Assistant Technician

University of Brighton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Brighton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Technician to join the technical team in the Department of Pharmacy and Biosciences on a 16 month fixed term contract. You will help keep laboratories clean, well-organised and fully stocked, supporting teaching, research and scientific activity within a busy university environment.

You should enjoy practical work, be reliable, and capable of working in a team, with good communication skills and a readiness to learn and undertake

Qualifications

• Has strong practical skills and is comfortable using equipment and machinery.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and professional working environment.
• Demonstrates good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Can organise workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Has basic computer, literacy and numeracy skills.
• -understands health and safety importance in the workplace.
• Willing to learn and undertake role-related training.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining supplies of laboratory glassware and consumables.
• Cleaning and preparing laboratory facilities and storage areas.
• Supporting operation of laundry services and stock management.
• Ensuring work is carried out safely per procedures and regulations.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Practical skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Communication

Job description

Are you organised, reliable and looking to start a career in a laboratory and technical support environment?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Technician to join the technical team within the Department of Pharmacy and Biosciences on a 16 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and wants to contribute to teaching, research and scientific activity within a busy university environment.

As an Assistant Technician, you will play an important role in supporting our laboratories and technical facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring laboratories are clean, well-organised and fully stocked, helping technical staff, researchers and academics deliver teaching and research activities effectively.

Your duties will include:

• Maintaining supplies of laboratory glassware, ensuring glassware is cleaned and returned.
• Maintaining supplies of laboratory consumables.
• Cleaning and preparing laboratory facilities, storage areas and specialist equipment.
• Supporting the operation of laundry services and stock management.
• Ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with established procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good practical skills and is comfortable using equipment, tools and machinery.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and professional working environment.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Can organise their workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Has basic computer, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Has an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
• Is willing to learn and undertake training relevant to the role