Technician

Department
The School of Life Sciences is large and diverse academic department within the Faculty of Science and Health, engaging in research and education ranging from Biomedical Science to Marine Biology, creating a challenging and rewarding environment for both students and staff. We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our Technical Services team and to provide high-quality technical support for our diverse body of staff and students.

Duties of the Role
Working closely with colleagues to support the ongoing technical support for the teaching and learning activities of students. Providing technical support and advice to laboratory users, and responding to a variety of requests from staff and students in a timely and proactive manner.

Skills and qualifications required
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fast paced and diverse technical setting, ideally gained in an educational environment. You will have a sound understanding and experience of Health and Safety requirements, and good organisational and time management skills. The ability to work independently, manage conflicting demands and work as part of a team are of the essence, as is the ability to plan and organise your work and manage laboratory records.

The post provides an excellent opening for a technician seeking to further their career and professional development in an expanding, vibrant and exciting School. Are you up to the challenge?

This is a part-time position, working 14.4 hours per week over 42 weeks per year.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.

Please see the job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk.

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