Job Description

The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, is currently looking to appoint a Research Laboratory Assistant to join the dedicated team of support staff providing general laboratory support to research groups in the department. This is a permanent part-time position for 18.25 hours per week. Due to the nature of this role, remote working is not possible, and the post holder will be required to work in the Department for the total of their working hours.


Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will receive full training to enter this diverse role, which covers all aspects of technical support in biological research. The post holder will provide general laboratory support to the Department and research groups, ensuring adequate supplies of glassware and consumables, safely disposing of hazardous wastes and monitoring stocks of medical gases and cryogens. The Research Laboratory Assistant will carry out routine media/equipment preparation to support the effective delivery of teaching and research. They will also assist the Stores Technician to distribute deliveries of essential research items to laboratories as well as maintaining the correct storage conditions.


Candidates must be educated to at least GCSE /NVQ level 2/equivalent level of practical experience and be able to demonstrate basic factual knowledge of working in a laboratory. Candidates must have basic IT skills as well as excellent communication and prioritisation skills as this is essential to this role. We expect the post holder to have a positive, service-oriented, flexible, can-do attitude.


Interviews are expected to take place on 23rd/24th February 2026.


The School of Biological Sciences holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities, values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.



If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Team (hr@phar.cam.ac.uk).


Please quote reference PL48579 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



Key information


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Department/location

Department of Pharmacology


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Salary

25,249-27,319 pro rata


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Reference

PL48579


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Category

Assistant staff


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Date published

26 January 2026


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Closing date

15 February 2026