Laboratory Teaching Support Technician

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Teaching Support Technician to join a small team providing laboratory support for undergraduate practical classes and general technical support for the department. The role concentrates on preparing reagents and allocating equipment for classes during term time, setting out teaching materials, and ensuring equipment is maintained.

Outside term, you may support researchers or specific groups, with potential weekend work and overtime.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity and precise, methodical work.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration in a multi-national team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and allocate equipment for teaching classes during term.
• Set out and clear teaching materials and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Provide general technical support to researchers outside term or to nominated groups.
• Work overtime as needed, including weekends and bank holidays, with compensation.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

A-Level in Chemistry/Biology

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Teaching Support Technician to join a small team providing laboratory support for undergraduate practical classes and general technical support for the department. The role concentrates on preparing reagents and allocating equipment for classes during term time, setting out teaching materials, and ensuring equipment is maintained.

Outside term, you may support researchers or specific groups, with potential weekend work and overtime.