Technical Assistant - ABC13952

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Disability Confident Employer

Armed Forces Covenant

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a Technical Assistant for the Aberdeen Scientific Services, located at The James Hutton Institute. The role involves routine analysis and support within a microbiology setting, with emphasis on accuracy, speed, and adherence to procedures.

A science background and a full UK driving licence are essential. The post requires the ability to work under pressure, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to multi-task while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Higher in a science-based subject or equivalent.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.
• Ability to work under pressure to within designated timescales.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Understanding of computer systems and hardware/software applications.

Responsibilities

• Technical Assistants are responsible for carrying out routine analysis and support services within Aberdeen Scientific Services.
• Work in a microbiology setting as part of the team.
• Adhere to operational procedures and timescales.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Adherence to procedures

Understanding of computer systems and

Education

Higher in a science based subject, or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems and software applications

Job description

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: The James Hutton Institute,
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

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Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour))

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

Technical Assistants are responsible for carrying out routine analysis and support services within Aberdeen Scientific Services.

(Microbiology)

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Higher in a science based subject, or equivalent
• Full UK Drivers Licence

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Ability to work under pressure to within designated timescales
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to ensure that operational procedures are adhered to
• An understanding of computer systems and hardware/software applications

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] .

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail] . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.