Laboratory Technical Support Officer

2 months ago


Inverness, United Kingdom Scottish Agricultural College Full time

**Type**: Permanent, Full Time

**Salary**: £20,972 - £21,401 per annum (under review)

**Location**: Epidemiology Research Unit, Inverness

**REF**:ANF/VAS/049/22

**Closing Date**: 16 January 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health in Inverness is seeking a Laboratory Technical Support Officer to assist with the general day to day running and maintenance of the laboratory, ensuring a high standard of health and safety and providing technical support to the small team of laboratory scientists. This post will help to ensure that the delivery of laboratory components of research and surveillance projects are delivered to time and required standards.

The Inverness Campus is undergoing significant growth and development and this role will also support laboratory activities as part of teaching and training pursuits for undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programmes. The post holder may have direct contact with students and be expected to provide technical support to allow others to support student learning, both across the SRUC Inverness campus and, in time, across the Department/Faculty.

To be considered for the role, you should have a good general standard of education and have experience of undertaking a range of technical support activities. Applicants should have an understanding of health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the role and an interest in developing laboratory skills. Excellent organisational skills and communication skills are essential.

The is a permanent, full time role of 37 hours per week.

**Benefits / What you will get in return**:

- Enhanced holidays
- Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)
- Cycle to work scheme
- RAC Membership
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Closing date: 16 January 2023

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