Technician (Infrastructure Support) - Grade 4

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

Job summary

The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) seeks a Technician (Infrastructure Support) to maintain safe, effective and compliant laboratory facilities that support teaching and research activities.

You will work with academic, technical and professional services colleagues to keep laboratories operational, assist with stock and equipment, support practical teaching sessions and uphold health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Practical laboratory experience in an educational or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to communicate with diverse users.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, effective and compliant laboratory facilities that support teaching and research activities.
• Support stock management, equipment maintenance and routine health and safety tasks.
• Assist with practical teaching sessions and general laboratory infrastructure.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, is seeking a Technician (Infrastructure Support) to help maintain safe, effective and compliant laboratory facilities that support teaching and research activities. The role involves supporting laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, health and safety activities, stock management, practical teaching sessions and general laboratory infrastructure. You will work closely with academic, technical and professional services colleagues to ensure laboratories remain operationally ready and well maintained. You should have practical laboratory experience gained through employment, an industrial placement, apprenticeship, higher education studies or other relevant laboratory activities. You will have knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices, strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of users. This is an excellent opportunity to develop experience in laboratory operations, technical services and facility support within a busy teaching and research environment. The role involves working with biological materials, chemicals and laboratory equipment and may require occasional flexibility in working hours to support operational and teaching activities. Please note: This post is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. For informal enquiries, please contact: Dr K Cham; [e-mail] £25,804 to £28,778 per annum