Technician (Teaching and Infrastructure Support) - Grade 5

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ULPF pension option

26 days' annual leave + holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Liverpool's Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) seeks a proactive laboratory demonstrator to support undergraduate practical teaching across Biosciences and Pharmacy.

You will prepare and deliver practical classes, maintain facilities, assist students, and contribute to outreach activities and field courses. Regular on-campus attendance with occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in biochemical and molecular biology laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of undergraduate practical teaching across the School of Biosciences and School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Prepare and deliver practical classes, maintain laboratory facilities and equipment, and act as a demonstrator during teaching sessions.
• Contribute to outreach activities, summer schools, open days, and residential field courses in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Biochemical techniques

Molecular biology techniques

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

• competitive salary
• optional membership of the University of Liverpool Pension Fund (ULPF)
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays and University closure days
• 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