IT Support Officer - Operations - IT - LMB 2595

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IT Support Officer (1-Year Fixed Term)
Starting Salary £29,552 - £35,346 per annum
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK
As a member of the IT team, you will support the Deputy Head of IT with a fixed-term data management and cybersecurity audit project at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). You will be responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the project, working alongside users to ensure their data are backed up using approved methods and ensuring devices have software patches installed in line with the LMB’s IT security policies. You will maintain accurate records throughout the project and deliver reports on your progress.
Applicants for this position should be educated to A Level standard or have relevant equivalent experience. You will have experience of auditing, data management or project management. You will also have experience with Mac and Windows computers, IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office and software installations and patching. You will possess a can-do proactive approach to your work, with strong communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise your work and work to deadlines, displaying a strong attention to detail.
A salary towards the top of the advertised scale will only be considered for candidates with significant experience.
The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.
The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors.
Closing date: 20/04/2025
We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require

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