Research Laboratory Technician

3 days ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom University of East Anglia Full time

Salary on appointment will be £22,681 per annum, with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum.

This technical post supports our busy and diverse research laboratories in the School of Biological Sciences. This will involve general housekeeping and providing services to underpin the research programmes and undergraduate student projects. This role also provides an essential core service support which has key health and safety duties all of which are associated with legal compliance.

You will undertake a variety of tasks, including maintaining the daily running of the laboratory areas; training staff and students in the operation of specialist equipment; preparing paperwork and packaging samples deemed to need to be transported under the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act and identifying problems, trouble shooting and fault finding. You will be required to display good organisational and IT skills, as well being able to communicate with people on all levels.

You must possess: a level 2 qualification in Maths, English and Science (preferably Biology) or relevant equivalent experience; an understanding of laboratory safety issues and good laboratory practice; previous experience of working in a multiuser biological research laboratory and be able to fulfil all the essential criteria of the person specification.

This full-time post is available from 5 August 2024 on an indefinite basis.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 12 July 2024

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£22,681 per annum, with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum.



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