Senior Laboratory Teaching Technician with Lab and Field Expertise in Biology

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Are you enthusiastic, well organised and versatile, with a strong student service orientation? Do you want to use your skills and experience to support our busy laboratories and help deliver an excellent learning experience for our students?

We are looking for a professional and proactive Senior Laboratory Teaching Technician to support our busy teaching laboratories in the Faculty of Biological Sciences. You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, organisation and operation of our laboratories, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the student experience through giving demonstrations, providing specialist support and advice and arranging the development and provision of specific digital learning resources. The Faculty has a suite of nine teaching laboratories covering Biomedical and Sports Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biology.

You will have a degree/HNC or equivalent in Biology or a closely related subject, with the ability to demonstrate and teach laboratory techniques to students. You will also have an in depth understanding of biological and chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal, with the ability to work safely and maintain a high standard of hygiene. In addition, you'll also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You will also have experience of working on biology field trips. This role will mainly be responsible for the delivery of Biology classes but you may be required to deliver classes across a range of biosciences.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit:

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit:

What we offer in return:

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year
  • Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Chris Jones, Teaching Laboratories Manager

Tel:

Email:

£30,487 to £36,024 per annum (Grade 6)



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