Laboratory Technician
Job description
Technical Services
Technical Services support teaching and research in laboratories across the University. We will be recruiting for a range of fantastic permanent and fixed-term opportunities on a full or part-time basis as Laboratory Technicians across our teams. The job description provided is generic across the service, though each vacancy may have specific tasks for the individual role. If you are contacted for interview, you will be provided with more specific details such as the exact location and discipline of the role in order to better inform your opinion.
By applying for this post, you indicate you would be willing to work in any laboratory or research facility across our service, however, in order to aid our selection process, please indicate in your personal statement whether you are looking for full time or part time employment, whether you have a preferred location (Cornwall or Devon), and if you have any particular preferred specialisation e.g. humanities, science, engineering etc.
Summary
As a Laboratory Technician your primary function will be to provide essential technical support for laboratories at the University of Exeter. You will be working closely with a Laboratory Manager to support academic staff and the operational needs of a multitude of teaching sessions or research projects for the University.
Working in a team and within a busy laboratory setting, you will be ensuring a safe and efficient working environment carrying out duties as cleaning, processing, and sterilising equipment & consumables, dealing with deliveries and keeping stores stocked and organised, utilising our laboratory management software.
We provide full specialist training and, for the right candidate an opportunity to study a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held on a rolling basis for these vacancies.
About you
We are looking for people who can work effectively within busy environment, both in a team and on their own. You will have experience of working within a laboratory environment and have an understand the requirement for safe methods of Health and Safety at work.
These positions may be subject to additional background screening.
The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition, and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Why our staff love working here
We are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and offer a wide range of benefits to support you while you work, including:
- Flexible workingopportunities
- 39 days annual leave(including bank holidays)
- Actively inclusiveorganisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
- Leading parental leaveinitiatives
- Multiple wellbeingand health initiatives for staff
- Sustainabilityand the environment being at the heart of what we do
- Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Further Information
Please contact the Technical Services Management Team on [email protected]
