Technician

The School of Basic & Medical Biosciences is looking to recruit a technician who will contribute to the smooth running of our research departments. The post will primarily support the Centre for Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine, based in Tower wing, Guy’s Campus. They will lead on the ordering of goods and products used by the researchers, raising requisitions and purchase orders, goods receipting, clearing commitments and basic maintenance of local budgets, dealing with deliveries and ensuring correct storage of temperature sensitive items. They will be expected to contribute to a number of technical objectives including but not limited to, health and safety compliance, good laboratory practice, maintenance of equipment, interactions with external stakeholders (engineers, delivery staff, maintenance and security personnel etc.) and act as a point of contact for staff enquiries.

The post would suit someone looking to pursue a career in technical management. The ideal candidate will be a dependable team player, able to work well with a technical team who deliver a comprehensive technical service across multiple locations The successful candidate will be able to work independently when appropriate, possessing excellent planning and communication skills and able to prioritise their own workload effectively. They will be expected to build relationships with a wide set of stakeholders across academic, technical, finance, health & safety, estates & facilities directorates to support the research and educational objectives of the School.

 This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

This is a Full time post.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria

1. Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, International Baccalaureate diploma or other Level 3 qualification, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR Considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts.
2. Evidence of an active commitment to career development including professional registration, such as RSciTech or RSci and clear progression in increasingly demanding jobs.
3. Knowledge and practical use of a range of technical skills and their environmental impact.
4. Ability to apply learnt techniques to the work context.
5. Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills
6. Proactive and responsive to contacts in immediate area, across the wider organisation and externally (e.g., suppliers) to build relationships and network.
7. Solutions-focused self-starter, with strong planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision.
8. Working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability
9. Experience of ordering goods and services in a research environment and dealing with suppliers to meet the needs of the researchers.
10. Ability to balance work time efficiently manage multiple and conflicting demands.
11. Manual handling experience and/or training.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience in supervising/advising less experienced colleagues, monitoring, and providing feedback on performance
2. Able and willing to provide support beyond core hours, as required
3. Experience of working within a molecular biology focused University or Research Institute department
4. Experience of supporting mycoplasma testing.

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