Faculty of Science
Technical Services
Assistant Laboratory Technician (Central Support Services) (Part-Time, 0.4 FTE)
Ref: TC917
Salary on appointment will be £23,881 per annum (pro rata).
Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Laboratory Technician (Central Support Services) to provide efficient, high quality and pro-active general support for the requirements of all aspects of research and general activities within the Faculty of Science.
Following protocols you will:
- Complete washing up of specialist laboratory items.
- Collect hazardous waste, including autoclaving and disposal.
- Identify storage requirements of items.
- Have an understanding and awareness of COSHH, Risk Assessments and safety practices.
You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent qualification) at grade A – C including Mathematics, Science and English and previous experience in a customer focussed / service provision role. Good housekeeping skills will also be essential for this post. Full details of the role can be found in the Candidate Brochure.
This on-site part-time (0.4 FTE) post will be working 7.25 hours on Thursdays and Fridays each week working 7:00am - 15:00pm and is available on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months.
We strongly encourage applicants with a disability, and applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds, and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Benefits include:
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- 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: 25 July 2025
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.