Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term) (MED231925)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a full-time Technician to provide laboratory support within their School of Medicine's Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in a technical/scientific role along with good communication skills. This position offers a salary between £24,727 and £27,720 per annum pro rata, with a fixed-term contract until November 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Experience handling human tissue and knowledge of the law surrounding HTA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and maintain facilities and equipment within the area to enable safe and effective use of the laboratory.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Education

2 A levels in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualifications

Job description

Overview

MED231925 An opportunity has arisen for a Technician to work within the School of Medicine's Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre (part of Translational Medical Sciences and closely linked to the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre). This will be primarily based at Queen's Medical Centre. The person appointed will be working in a busy clinical area, providing laboratory support to research studies.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and maintain facilities and equipment within the area to enable safe and effective use of the laboratory.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2 A levels in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualifications (NVQ, City & Guild) or relevant work experience in a technical/scientific role.
• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Experience handling human tissue and knowledge of the law surrounding HTA is highly desirable.
• Flexibility, dynamism, energy and initiative; ability to work independently and as part of a team; good communication skills.
• A positive and flexible approach to work to handle a variety of requests and tasks.

Contract and Hours

• Fixed term contract until 30 November 2027.
• Full-time hours: 36.25 hours per week. Job share arrangements may be considered.
• Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered with prior agreement from your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post.

Enquiries and Applications

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Melanie Lingaya. Applications sent directly to the email address will not be accepted.

University Values and Diversity

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome people from different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme and value diversity to enrich campus life. For details on our benefits and guidance on the application and interview process, see our website.

Visa and Eligibility

This position does not meet UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker; we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Salary

£24,727 to £27,720 per annum pro rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.