Laboratory Teaching Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a proactive Laboratory Teaching Technician to assist in the operation of busy teaching laboratories. The role involves supporting the delivery of an excellent learning experience for students and includes a variety of responsibilities, including lab preparation and supervision.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Health and Wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Personal Development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Good understanding of chemical hazards and safety.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organisation, and operation of teaching laboratories.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment.
• Supervise students and provide support.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science and/or Nutrition

Job description

Grade 5 (£27,644 – £31,637 P.a. Depending On Experience)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you enthusiastic, well organised and versatile, with a strong student service orientation? Do you have experience in working in a laboratory environment and want to use your skills and experience to support our busy teaching laboratories and help support our academic staff to deliver an excellent learning experience for our students?

We are looking for a professional and proactive Laboratory Teaching Technician to support our busy teaching laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition.

You will assist with the day-to-day planning, organisation and operation of our teaching laboratories, assisting with timetabling, preparation of materials, maintaining equipment, training demonstrators and staff on laboratory techniques, assisting with the development of new experimental procedures, revising student handbooks and laboratory systems, assisting with the assessment of laboratory-based student work, supervising students and postgraduate researchers in the teaching laboratories, and enhancing the student experience through provision of support and advice.

You will have a degree in Food Science and/or Nutrition or a closely related subject; and/or relevant working experience in a scientific research or teaching environment. You will have a good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal, with the ability to work safely maintaining a high standard of hygiene. In addition, you will also have excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

This role will be based on campus 5 days per week.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What We Offer In Return

• 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!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Amie Lister, Teaching Laboratories Manager

Email: [e-mail]