Senior Technician

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Essex is seeking a part-time Technical Support Technician to enhance the academic environment in the School of Life Sciences. The role involves providing specialist technical assistance to staff and students while fostering a culture of excellence in education and research. This position is perfect for candidates looking to advance their technical careers within a dynamic and diverse educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical setting, preferably within education.
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support within the School of Life Sciences.
• Support excellence in education and research.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Job description

Department

The School of Life Sciences is large and diverse academic department within the Faculty of Science and Health, engaging in research and education ranging from Biomedical Science to Marine Biology, creating a challenging and rewarding environment for both students and staff. We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our Technical Services team and to provide specialist technical support for our diverse body of staff and students.

Duties of the Role

To provide highly specialist technical support within the School of Life Sciences to support the School in its mission for excellence in education and research.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the jobpack.

This is a permanent, part-time post working 21.6 hours per week.

Skills and qualifications required

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fast paced and diverse technical setting, ideally gained in an educational environment. You will have in depth knowledge and experience of Health and Safety requirements, and good organisational and time management skills. The ability to work autonomously, manage conflicting demands and work as part of a team are of the essence, as is the ability to plan and organise your work.

The post provides an excellent opening for a technician seeking to further their career and professional development in an expanding, vibrant and exciting School. Are you up to the challenge?

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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£30,805 to £34,132 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)