Biological Teaching Technician

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) is looking for an enthusiastic Biology Teaching Technician to become part of our dedicated team supporting the delivery of practical classes in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

Your role as part of a technical support structure, affording you an opportunity to join a community of technicians working in a world class academic hub and supporting the faculty research, learning and teaching.

The post holder will provide biological UG and PGT teaching laboratory technical support for academic staff and students within the School of NES.

Under the direction of the technical management team, the post holder will be responsible for:

• Planning for and preparation of reagents, chemicals, and equipment to use in busy student laboratory classes.
• Undertaking COSHH, BIOCOSHH and general risk assessments.
• Regular lab housekeeping activities such as clinical, chemical, and biological waste disposal, cleaning, and stocktaking.
• Supervising students in a busy environment, where multiple experiments are being carried out.
• Providing technical support, especially in the event of breakages and/or spillages.
• Carrying out regular laboratory safety checks and tap flushing.
• Ordering general lab consumables and reagents for practical classes.

You will have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures in a laboratory setting. You will preferably have some experience in a relevant technical role in a science environment. You will have good organisation skills, be proactive, forward thinking and be able to meet tight deadlines. You should be forward-thinking diligent with excellent attention to detail. We are seeking to appoint a positive individual who embraces team working and collaboration.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kirsten Wyness by email: kirsten.wyness@ncl.ac.uk.

The position is available on a full-time (37 hours per week), open-ended (permanent) basis.

For further details about Newcastle University please visit our information page at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about.

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