Science Technician

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Liverpool John Moores University as a Science Technician in the Faculty of Science to support biological and environmental research. You will maintain laboratory equipment, assist academic staff, and help advance educational projects using cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring high standards in teaching and research at a renowned institution.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic staff to support teaching and research.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure operational efficiency.
• Promote a safe working environment for staff and students.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Biological and environmental sciences

Education

Background in biological physiology

Job description

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Join LJMU as a Science Technician

Are you passionate about biological and environmental sciences and eager to make a significant impact at a renowned institution? LJMU's Faculty of Science is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Science Technician to support our biological and environmental facilities.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior colleagues, providing essential support to academic staff and the technical team. Your contributions will ensure the smooth operation of teaching activities and research projects within the Faculty of Science. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, advancing education and research in this vibrant field.

Teamwork and collaboration are vital. You will assist academic staff by maintaining and calibrating equipment, applying your expertise in biological and environmental skills to uphold high standards of quality and accuracy in teaching and research.

We seek a candidate with a strong background in science, particularly in biological physiology. Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and data analysis is essential to support our academic activities.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively is crucial. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized. Your responsibilities will include maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and promoting a safe working environment for staff and students.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including generous leave, pension scheme, induction, professional development support, and family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join LJMU as we deliver our Strategy 2030, aiming to be an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures by prioritizing student success.

If you meet the criteria and wish to contribute to shaping the future of research and education, we encourage you to apply. Please complete our application form and demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet the role's requirements.

The university is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality Charter to support women in STEM. We particularly welcome applications from women, and all appointments will be made based on merit.

Please note that all vacancies will close at midnight on the advertised deadline unless otherwise specified.