Technical Assistant
1 day ago
Bath
Technical Assistant About The Role We are happy to invite applications for two Technical Assistant posts, in the Faculty of Science. These hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in our Department of Life Sciences and Department of Chemistry UG teaching laboratories, supporting world-class teaching. Working to assist members of the technical team; Technical Assistant duties include supporting the set-up, turn-around and clear down of a wide range of undergraduate practical classes. With a focus on efficiency, the role includes organising glassware, basic chemical preparation, preparing biological media and materials, PAT -testing, preparing laboratory materials for washing and/or sterilisation, supplying laboratory materials and ensuring laboratory housekeeping is carried out to an impeccable standard. Technical Assistants also contribute to the smooth running of the departments’ communal research facilities including autoclaves, wash–up facilities, glasshouses, waste stores and organism facilities. About You Candidates with technical or laboratory experience and a proven interest in Life Science or Chemistry subjects are encouraged to apply. People who enjoy engaging with others, are proficient in following clear instructions and who have good attention to detail would enjoy this hands-on, active post. Further information Both positions are available on a full time (36.5 hours) permanent basis. For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Marianne Harkins () or Josh Byers () We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the ___. an accredited ___; ___, committed to ___. What We Can Offer You We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer: • Free counselling services through Health Assured, • Cycle to work scheme, • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, • Staff discount at Team Bath gym, • Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees, • Staff discount on language courses, • Generous employer contributory pension schemes, • Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance, • A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more, • Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath, • Local discounts and more, • A ___, • An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce, • ___ and ___ to help with the cost of some immigration expenses ___ and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us ___ and ___. ___Further Details • ______Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our ___Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.