Laboratory Technician - Research Laboratories

Oxford Brookes University - Health and Life Sciences

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£30,487 per annum rising annually to £32,982
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	2nd August 2024
Closes:	18th August 2024
Job Ref:	168479

We are looking for two lab technicians to manage the day-to-day running of our state-of-the-art research labs, one specialising in cell and plant biology and the second in Drosophila husbandry.

You will need to have a good understanding of lab management and health and safety and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for reinforcing good lab practice, maintaining lab equipment and supporting our research teams across different labs.

The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a friendly and approachable manner.

Essential qualifications required for the post:

Qualifications required for post: HNC/HND in Biology discipline or appropriate BSc/MSc ; or demonstrable experience working in a biology laboratory environment

Essential experience required for the pots:

Significant relevant scientific laboratory based experience
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety issues, and implement those in a laboratory environment
Experience in lab housekeeping
General molecular biology wet lab skills, making media and chemical stock
Experience in managing databases

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

As a staff member you will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday pro rata (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities).

For an informal chat about the role please contact Elizabeth Mitchell - Technical Services Manager: ejfmitchell@brookes.ac.uk.

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