Technician (Teaching and Infrastructure Support) - Grade 5

SMALP; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ULPF Pension

26 days annual leave plus public/bank/

Job summary

The University of Liverpool's Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) is seeking a laboratory demonstrator to support undergraduate practical teaching across the School of Biosciences and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Based in teaching laboratories, you will assist in preparing and delivering practical classes, maintaining facilities and equipment, and acting as a demonstrator during sessions.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality technical service in a busy higher education environment.
• Willingness to support outreach activities and field courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver undergraduate practical classes.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Act as a demonstrator and provide technical guidance during teaching sessions.
• Contribute to outreach activities, summer schools, open days, and field courses.

Skills

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Lab safety

Organisational skills

Teaching support

Job description

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

Join the University of Liverpool's Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) and help shape the next generation of scientists through the delivery of high-quality undergraduate practical teaching across the School of Biosciences and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Based within our teaching laboratories, you will support the preparation and delivery of practical classes, maintain laboratory facilities and equipment, and act as a demonstrator during teaching sessions, providing technical guidance and practical support to students. You will also contribute to outreach activities, summer schools, open days, and residential field courses in the UK and overseas.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive individual with practical experience in biochemical and molecular biology laboratory techniques, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality technical service within a busy higher education environment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, optional membership of the University of Liverpool Pension Fund (ULPF), 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays and University closure days, and access to a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.

This is a laboratory-based role requiring regular on-campus attendance. Occasional evening, weekend and field course support will be required, with time off in lieu provided where applicable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr K Cham via email, [e-mail].

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.

£29,588 to £33,951 per annum