Biosciences Technician

Location: This position will be primarily based at Singleton Campus. Travel to other campuses may be required based on business and/or operational needs.

Contract: This is a fixed term, maternity cover position from 19^th June 2023 until 7^th June 2024

Hours of work: 35 hours a week

Swansea University’s vision is to transform lives and futures by providing an outstanding academic environment with a balance of excellence between world-class teaching and research, driving impact that is enabled by effective regional and global collaborations.

The Department of Biosciences at Swansea University are seeking to appoint a Bioscience Technician – Maternity cover to work within the Faculty of Science & Engineering (FSE). The role will involve working as part of the Faculty’s Technical, Infrastructure and Environment team, and in collaboration with colleagues from other University Directorates and Professional Services Units, to implement the operational plans associated with their respective environment ensuring alignment and connection to other Faculties, Professional Service Units and overarching strategies and plans to enhance efficiencies and quality.

The Technician (Biosciences) will work closely with Faculty’s staff members, and colleagues within other Professional Services Units/Faculties, to ensure the effective day to day running of their respective environment; inclusive of Faculty specific equipment, consumables and other systems required to deliver the Faculty’s teaching and research endeavours. This will be achieved by engaging with a network of individuals inclusive of the Faculty Technical team, other University staff and suppliers.

The postholder will also be required to maintain, service, calibrate and repair of equipment to meet required needs. Provide a supporting role within Biosciences facilities working in collaboration with staff, students and other faculties as required. This includes Shared Laboratories facilities to ensure the smooth running of Bioscience, BIOchem, AMS & Pharmacy practicals.

More details about the Bioscience department can be found here – https://www.swansea.ac.uk/bioscience/

The successful candidate must:

• Be educated to minimum A Level standard preferably including a Biosciences related subject or Level 4 qualification in a Science related subject and/or evidence of equivalent experience and qualifications commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the job.
• Have demonstrable experience of delivering technical support in a technical environment within Biosciences or a closely related field.
• Have demonstrable experience of health and safety processes in a technical environment within Biosciences or a closely related field. E.g., risk assessments, COSHH assessments etc.
• Be able to prepare relevant chemical solutions and materials for Biosciences or closely related experiments and
• Have the ability to read and understand technical work instructions and to interpret and assist with the production of documents and processes.
• Preferably have experience of working in the HE Sector.

Interviews will be held on Monday 9^th May 2023

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Hilary Williams h.c.williams@swansea.ac.uk

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