Teaching & Research Technician

We in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity.

Technical Services at the University of Reading is looking to appoint a Microbiologist to support our growing Undergraduate student numbers. We are seeking an individual that would identify as being a proactive problem solver. You will need have an interest in learning new skills and techniques as well as demonstrating these to other colleagues and students.

The post will be within one of the Life Science technical teams, supporting the Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Programme including project students. The team operates across multiple buildings on campus and frequently support other teams. We expect all technical staff, where appropriate, to support other teams and colleagues.

You will have:

• Achievement of HNC, AS / A-level, NVQ3 or equivalent in a Life Science related subject.
• Able to train and demonstrate to staff and student, explain procedures and provide assistance with equipment and techniques where necessary.
• A significant knowledge across a range of techniques used in Microbiology activities.
• Significant experience in operating equipment used in Microbiology activities.
• Sufficient experience to monitor technical standards in own area, highlighting and prioritising any issues for further investigation.

Closing date: Monday 19th August 2024
Interviews date: 4th September 2024

Contact Name: Tania Korin
Contact Job Title: Technical Manager
Contact Email address: t.o.korin@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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