Laboratory Technician, Biology & Environmental Sciences

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational health service

Training and development opportunities

On-site nursery

Discounted gym facilities

Discounted travel options

Relocation scheme

Career progression support

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University is seeking a Laboratory Technician for Biology & Environmental Sciences to support teaching in state-of-the-art labs. You will design sessions, prepare materials and assist students in practical learning experiences, mainly in Biology.

The role involves field trips, potential chemistry-based practicals, and maintaining a safe lab environment. A team-oriented, proactive scientist with relevant qualifications is needed for this fixed-term position.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/BSc in a relevant discipline or substantial relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in Environmental Sciences, ideally in higher education laboratory settings, with analytical equipment knowledge.
• Experience in laboratory health and safety documentation and procedures, with understanding of safety in a lab.
• Excellent communication and practical skills.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, and on own initiative to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching in the faculty by designing sessions and preparing materials.
• Assist students in practical learning experiences in Biology and related subjects.
• Maintain a safe and effective laboratory environment and promote academic excellence.
• Join a small technical team and share responsibilities while applying knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND/BSc in a relevant discipline

Job description

Laboratory Technician, Biology & Environmental Sciences

£32,080 rising to £34,610

Full Time, Fixed Term - Professional Ser

This is a 6 month fixed term role

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is looking to fill the vacancy of the Environmental Sciences laboratory technician in their state-of-the-art teaching labs. The successful candidate will join our small friendly team of highly skilled dedicated technicians supporting teaching in the faculty through the design of teaching sessions, preparation of materials and by helping students in their practical learning experiences.

You will primarily be involved in the Biology practicals and field trips for undergraduate and postgraduate students but may also help with chemistry-based practicals in other subjects, such as Biochemistry/Biomed and Nutrition and the maintenance of invertebrate stocks, when needed. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and effective laboratory environment while promoting academic excellence and scientific inquiry among our students.

We are looking for a well-qualified enthusiastic scientist who is familiar with a wide range of laboratory techniques, and who is interested in applying their scientific knowledge and technical expertise in a higher education teaching laboratory environment. We are also looking for someone who will become a part of our small but efficient technical team, and who will be happy sharing team responsibilities, as well as bringing their unique knowledge and experience.

The minimum requirements for this post are:

• HNC/HND/BSc in a relevant discipline or substantial relevant laboratory experience.


• Experience in Environmental Sciences, ideally in higher education laboratory settings, combined with knowledge of analytical equipment


• Experience in laboratory health and safety documentation and procedures, and ability to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety in a laboratory


• Excellent communication and practical skills


• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, but also able and willing to work on own initiative and learn new skills.

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• We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.


• We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.


• Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities


• An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).


• Discounted travel options


• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)


• Training and development opportunities


• A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all.

We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to operational need, and the short duration of the contract, the interview panel are looking for a candidate available for immediate start, and candidates will therefore be required to have existing RTW in the UK

For informal enquiries about the post, please contact: Tom Phillips ([e-mail]) or Richard Smith([e-mail])