lab technician Exeter, England
Job description
Graduate Business Partnership
Job Summary - The Engineering Teaching Laboratories at the University of Exeter have a new opportunity for a Trainee Laboratory Technician to join their team. You will engage with laboratory users and facilities to provide a front-line technical service, supporting and preparing the laboratory activities. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineering graduate to start a rewarding career for a renowned employer and gain valuable practical experience. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers full-time hours over a 12-month period. You will be based on Streatham campus in Exeter for most of the time, but there will be opportunities to conduct fieldwork which might be off site. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You - You should be a graduate who holds a relevant engineering undergraduate degree, who has effective communication, the ability to use own initiative, attention to detail, and has experience of participating on manual practical projects that required the use of equipment and tools. You should be practical and creative, be adaptable to circumstances, have skills in problem solving and critical thinking, have the ability to follow complex instructions and have the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines. A good understanding od applied engineering would also be beneficial.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 10 August 2023
Interviews: To be confirmed
For the full details and application process visit Handshake. Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing [email protected]. We are not able to accept CVs, please use the Internship Application Form.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
