Cleaner (Microbiology lab)

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 415911
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 30/06/2025
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £12.6 - £12.6 Per hour
  • domain iconIndustry: Utilities
  • type iconJob Type: Part Time
This position is no longer available

Job Role: Laboratory Cleaner
Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday, Thursday and Friday)
Location: Preston (PR5)
Pay: £12.60 per hour

Manpower is pleased to be recruiting for one of our Clients for a Laboratory Cleaner based in Preston, on a temp to perm basis, to start ASAP.

Job Overview:
Clean and prepare laboratory equipment, upholding the highest standards of cleanliness to support the effective and efficient operation of the microbiology laboratory.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Clean and prepare specialised glassware and equipment, including emptying used glassware after decontamination and soaking in detergent to prepare for washing.
  • Prepare laboratory cleaning chemicals.
  • Use laboratory cleaning and sterilising equipment including glasswasher, autoclaves and ovens.
  • Put away clean glassware and organise storage of clean equipment.
  • Follow and maintain a laboratory maintenance programme with weekly, monthly and yearly input, and record all activities on database using Excel and SharePoint.
  • General housekeeping duties including maintaining a high standard of cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination.


Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

  • GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and Science are desirable.
  • Experience in a cleaning role.


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