Technician

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Liverpool seeks a technically skilled individual to support the Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences on the main campus. The role involves providing technical services, equipment operation and maintenance, and assisting with general laboratory management.

You will also train students and staff, participate in research activities, and support programs involving animal models. A hands-on learner with a background at BTEC National level is ideal.

Qualifications

• Educated to BTEC National level (or equivalent) in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient technical services to Institute research teams.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and assist with general laboratory management.
• Support training of students and staff and participate in research activities.
• Contribute to research programs involving animal models as required.

Education

BTEC National level or equivalent

Job description

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES

INSTITUTE OF LIFE COURSES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week

The role requires an efficient technical service to be provided to the Institute academic research teams. The recruited individual will be working in the William Henry Duncan Building on the main campus. Occasionally duties may also be undertaken in other Institute laboratories by prior arrangement.

This role supports a large volume of varied activities including contributing to technical services, operation and maintenance of equipment and assisting with the general laboratory management. You will also be required to support the training of students and staff and occasionally participate in research activities. There will be a requirement to support our research programs which involve the use of animal models. There will be opportunities to develop new skills, so we are looking for a highly motivated individual with a ‘hands on’ approach and a desire to learn. You should be educated to BTEC National level or equivalent in a relevant area.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

£25,804 to £28,778 pa. Grade 4