Glsaswash Operative

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute The University of Manchester Wilmslow Road Manchester M20 4BX

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/02/2026

Glsaswash Operative Lab Services Department

• Starting salary in the range: £24,546-£26,734 per annum (dependent upon experience)
  • Job /25/67
  • Duration:
  Permanent position
  
  About the role:
  
  We are currently looking for a Glasswash Operative to join the Lab Services team at Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute.

The aim of this post is to provide support to the laboratory areas by the provision of clean lab glassware, plastics and fluids.

You will be based in the Lab Services Department and be responsible for operating glass washers and autoclaves to process the cleaning and sanitizing of glassware and plasticware collected from our research laboratories.

There is no direct lab contact with this support role.

About you:

You should have experience of working within a team and experience of Manual Handling.

You should be able to accurately carry out routine tasks following instructions closely.

Previous experience working in a similar role is desirable, however, on the job training will be provided.

Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (), an Institute of The University of Manchester (), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research.

The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.

In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the new Paterson Building, a £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (), in South Manchester.

We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe.

These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.

How to apply?

To apply for this position please visit our website:  For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Mark Craven, email: mark

Closing date:
Please submit your application via our online application system before 11:59pm on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Please note:

the vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

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