Assistant Laboratory Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Gym membership discount

Professional courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Leeds invites applications for an Assistant Laboratory Technician to support our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will help with day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of the laboratories, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through basic training and general advice.

The role requires five GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject, a good understanding of chemical

Formación

• GCSEs: five including Mathematics and a science subject.
• Good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of laboratories.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment.
• Enhance user experience with basic training and advice.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and safety.

Conocimientos

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Initiative

Educación

Five GCSEs including Mathematics and a science subject

Descripción del empleo

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 Assistant Laboratory Technician to provide support across our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will assist with the day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of our laboratories, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness, preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through giving basic training and providing general support and advice. You will have five GCSEs or equivalent including Mathematics and a science subject. You will also have a good understanding of 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. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. Please note this role is campus based five days per week.

• 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 options plus life assurance.
• 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!