Teaching Support Technician

Applications are invited to the above role to provide timely and high-quality technical support to Teaching in the School of Life Sciences. The role holder will be responsible for maintaining a clean environment with a high standard of housekeeping within the teaching laboratory areas while monitoring stock levels of basic equipment and supplies. The role holder must also have an understanding of good laboratory practice and skills in manual dexterity.

The successful candidate will work in a team, closely with academic and technical staff to support the provision of practical classes for undergraduate students.

We are seeking candidates that adopt a methodical approach to working in order to achieve work deadlines, have good communication skills and an understanding of health and safety.

Applicants must have the ability to lift and move objects as this role will involve storing and moving consumables and equipment regularly.

Previous experience working with animal tissue would be desirable.

The post is offered on a permanent, full time contract (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Michael Garle: michael.garle@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.

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