Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant North Lanarkshire

University of the West Scotland
Full Time North Lanarkshire 20134 - 21197 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

THE POSTLaboratory Assistant in Biological Sciences

Applications are sought for the post of Laboratory Assistant within the School of Health & Life Sciences with a specific role in Biological Sciences, to support teaching. The post holder will assist the technical staff in preparing and clearing undergraduate teaching laboratories, ensuring that general teaching equipment and glassware are ready to use. The post holder will be required to work closely with the Senior Technician and contribute to the general maintenance of the Biological Sciences laboratories.


The successful candidate should have at least 3 standard grades; one of which should be Biology. It is desirable that they have some experience of working in a laboratory and an understanding of health and safety regulations.


ABOUT US

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future. Find out more about our Professional Services teams.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:


  • 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
  • 19.3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
  • A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
  • Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
  • Fitness facilities across our campuses
  • Free gym membership
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional, career and research development opportunities.

For

Laboratory Assistant
University of the West Scotland

www.uws.ac.uk
Ayr, United Kingdom
Craig Mahoney
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
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