TSO - Senior Technician

University of Exeter; Penryn; Vor Ort; GBP 31.000 - 38.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Senior Research Technician to support an ERC project on insecticide sensitivity in Hymenoptera. This role involves managing and developing priceless insect collections and transgenic lines, and collaborating with research teams.

The post requires experience with insects, lab research, safe working practices, and inventory/purchasing duties. Part-time 0.25 FTE, fixed-term from 01 December 2026 to 31 May 2030; salary £34,630 per annum pro rata on

Qualifikationen

• Experience of working with insects and managing insect or biological collections.
• Ability to work collaboratively with researchers and teams.
• Ability to undertake laboratory research and maintain safe working practices (training and risk assessments).
• Purchasing laboratory supplies and managing inventories.

Aufgaben

• Support and deliver objectives of ERC project on insecticide sensitivity in Hymenoptera.
• Manage and develop insect collections and transgenic lines.
• Undertake laboratory experiments and ensure safe working practices.
• Maintain inventories of materials and chemicals and procure supplies.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory skills

Insect handling

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Fixed-term contract

Location: Cornwall

Department: Not Specified

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Part-time (0.25 FTE) post is available from 1/12/26 until 31/05/2030.

Salary will be 34,630 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

Senior Technician

About The Role

The University wishes to recruit a Senior Research Technician to take a key role in supporting and delivering objectives of an ERC funded project entitled ‘Unravelling the molecular determinants of insecticide sensitivity in the Hymenoptera HYMOTOX’. This will involve the management and development of priceless biological collections of insects and transgenic lines.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with insects and managing insect or biological collections. They must also be able to demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with teams of researchers and must be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to research.

The post holder will demonstrate an ability to undertake laboratory research, including ensuring safe working practices through training and risk assessments, managing inventories of materials and chemicals, and purchasing laboratory supplies.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Chris Bass, [e-mail]

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.

About The Division

Research Division

The Research Division Is a Key Enabler To The Delivery Of The University's Strategy 2030, The Research And Impact Strategy, Successful REF Performances, And Generating External Research Income, By

• supporting the full research project lifecycle from inception to impact
• offering research infrastructure support
• providing leadership for the Exeter Doctoral College
• delivering joint strategic, policy and planning support to the University and Faculties

The division consists of four service groups: Doctoral College; Research Services; Research Software and Analytics; and Technical Strategy and Operations.

Technical Strategy and Operations is a centralised team of research and teaching technical staff across the university delivering our institutional technical strategy working in specialist areas, leading on technical infrastructure, equipment and facilities. In addition, the group undertakes and support research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How We Can Help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.