Stores Team Member (Shipments) – Operations – Stores – LMB 2269

View Vacancy — Stores Team Member (Shipments) – Operations – Stores – LMB 2269
Open Date
19/10/2023, 15:00
Close Date
02/11/2023, 23:55

Research Institute
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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
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Research Institute / Unit Information
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The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is one of the birthplaces of modern molecular biology and has played an important role in the development of many new techniques, most notably protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, DNA sequencing and monoclonal antibodies. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. We aim to tackle difficult, long-term problems, which often require investment over many years.

There are four scientific Divisions – Structural Studies, Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Cell Biology and Neurobiology. However, scientific collaboration between the different Divisions is extensive. Scientists are well supported by excellent scientific facilities and by the LMB Operations Group which maintains the core infrastructure and services of the institute.

The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, thus creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.

UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org

Band
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MRC – 6

Location
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Cambridge

Salary
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£21,584 – £25,971 per annum

Contract Type
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Permanent

Job Type
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Technical & Scientific Professionals

Full Time / Part Time
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Full Time

Job Description
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Overall purpose: 

To provide stores, laboratory support and biological shipping services to members of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). Responsibility for biological material shipments ensuring that items are appropriately packaged and labelled to allow their movement both nationally and internationally considering relevant shipping requirements for the materials in question. Stores services include the receipting and delivery of goods and staffing a stores counter. Laboratory support services include the dispensing of liquid nitrogen, installation/replacement of laboratory gas cylinders and movement of furniture items when required. 

Main duties/ Key responsibilities:

•    Regular shipping of biological materials to other research laboratories and scientific facilities throughout the UK and internationally.

•    Ensure all biological shipments leaving the premises are appropriately packed and labelled to International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines. Full training and regular refreshers will be provided to ensure continuing certification. 

•    Keeping up to date with legislation for shipping biological materials and adhering to the rules.

•    Provision of a well-stocked and organised environment in which shipments can be safely prepared and stored.

•    Follow every shipment to completion ensuring appropriate action is taken with couriers and customs.

•    Serve members of staff and visiting workers at the Stores counter with a variety of goods including chemicals, enzymes, equipment and stationery (approximately 1,000 stock materials at an average of 300 issued per day). This requires a detailed knowledge of materials, material codes and locations.  

•    Responsibility for the accurate inputting of delivery details to book in parcels received as special purchases. Also checking and booking of stock materials, ensuring the correct products and quantities are received. Unpacking and placing recyclable packaging in the correct waste flow ensuring only minimal packaging enters the Laboratory.  

•    Using on-line system for processing all goods received and issued including using the system for enquires on stock levels, prices, locations and due date of arrival of material and special orders.

•    Checking email for orders on the system, making up the orders ready for delivery or collection and investigating overdue receipts, resolving or reassigning where possible.

•    Replacement of gas cylinders when required, which will include delivery and collection. Assistance with liquid nitrogen replenishment throughout the LMB including the replenishment of divisional cell banks.

•    Replenishment of tissue culture media and tissue culture plastics from stores stock items on a daily basis. 

•    Working with members of the LMB when required to move furniture.

•    Providing cover in all areas during periods of absence.

Working relationships: 

You will report to the Stores Manager and will interact with other Stores Team members, the Laboratory Services Team and other Operations Group managers and their teams, scientists and support staff across the LMB and with external suppliers as necessary to assist with any day-to-day activities required for the smooth and effective running of the Laboratory commensurate with the band.

You will be expected to be in contact with couriers, air carriers and customs to ensure all shipments arrive at the correct destination on time.

Additional information:

This role will prioritise the shipment of biological materials above other duties between Monday and Thursday each week.

Person Specification
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Education / qualifications / training required: 

Essential: 
Good standard of education.

Desirable: 
Hold a full clean driving licence.
Hold a forklift licence. 

Previous work experience required: 

Essential:
Previous experience of Stores / Goods-in.
Proven experience of customer relations in a similar position.

Desirable: 
Previous work experience in Stores within a scientific/academic environment.
Previous work experience of sending biological shipments in the UK and internationally.

Knowledge and experience:  

Essential: 
Computer literate. 

Desirable:
Knowledge of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines.
Experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

Personal skills / behaviours / qualities: 

Independent and team working

Essential:
Proven skills in working independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to plan own workload.
Proven organisational skills and good time keeping.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Approachable and a helpful member of the team.
Motivated individual with a strong desire for self and team development.

Verbal and written communication skills

Essential: 
Good communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good numeracy skills.

Further Information
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Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements

You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI: 
•    Code of Conduct
•    Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
•    Health and Safety policy
•    Data Protection policy

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal.  Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post.  All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI.  

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As “Disability Confident” employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check.  The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role.  UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.