Faculty of Science
Technical Services
Senior Laboratory Technician (Teaching)
Ref: TC909
Salary on appointment will be £26,338 per annum, with an annual increment up to £29,959 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the teaching technical team working in the Faculty of Science.
Working within a busy undergraduate laboratory in the Faculty of Science, the focus of the post will centre on provision for the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. You will be part of a team of technicians responsible for all aspects of technical support for the laboratory to necessitate the smooth running of undergraduate sessions and high level of service.
Key duties of the role include:
- Supervising the preparation of specialist materials and solutions.
- Supervision of, and allocation of duties to, junior technical staff.
- Training and guidance of technical staff in laboratory procedures.
- Preparation of COSHH and Risk Assessment forms.
- Operation of specialist laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Assisting students in the setting up of equipment and experiments.
- Demonstrating techniques and operation of equipment.
You will have proven experience of working in a laboratory environment and must possess a thorough understanding of laboratory safety issues and good laboratory practice. You must have a minimum of 3 A Level passes (or equivalent qualification) to include a Science subject; or one of the following in a relevant field: Honours Degree, recognised apprenticeship, BTEC Certificate or Diploma, HNC or HND.
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis and will be campus based.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share and/or term-time only. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 19 May 2025
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