Science & Technology Technician (Microbiology & Biosciences)

Middlesex University

  • Hendon, North West London
  • £33,125 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
The Faculty of Science and Technology is looking to recruit a full-time technician to work within the Natural Sciences technical team.The faculty operates at the cutting edge of new technology and scientific instrumentation and requires high calibre technical staff to support developments taking place in the curriculum and research. The post-holder will contribute to the work of a team of technicians ensuring that the laboratories can provide an effective and efficient environment to support research and teaching. This will be done through providing technical guidance and guidance to academic programmes to enable students to achieve their academic goals, also through support of academic colleagues and involvement in research. Responsibilities of the post-holder will include: technical preparation for practical sessions, deliver in-class specialist technical support, assist in the planning and delivery of practical laboratory sessions, assist with student projects and assist with outreach activities and other similar duties. The post-holder will also contribute to the overall running of the technical department: assessing resources and consumables, placing orders, receiving deliveries and have delegated responsibility to ensure the safe running of assigned laboratories.To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
  • A degree in Microbiology or related discipline
  • Valuable laboratory experience in Microbiology and/or across Natural Sciences
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A good understanding of the relevant health and safety regulations and practices.
If you wish to discuss the job in further detail please contact Graham Shennan, Deputy Technical Manager, via email at£33,125 inclusive of Outer London Weighting

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