Technical Assistant

About the role

We are happy to invite applications for two Technical Assistant posts, in the Faculty of Science. These hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in our Department of Life Sciences and Department of Chemistry UG teaching laboratories, supporting world-class teaching.

Working to assist members of the technical team; Technical Assistant duties include supporting the set-up, turn-around and clear down of a wide range of undergraduate practical classes. With a focus on efficiency, the role includes organising glassware, basic chemical preparation, preparing biological media and materials, PAT -testing, preparing laboratory materials for washing and/or sterilisation, supplying laboratory materials and ensuring laboratory housekeeping is carried out to an impeccable standard.

Technical Assistants also contribute to the smooth running of the departments’ communal research facilities including autoclaves, wash–up facilities, glasshouses, waste stores and organism facilities.

About you

Candidates with technical or laboratory experience and a proven interest in Life Science or Chemistry subjects are encouraged to apply. People who enjoy engaging with others, are proficient in following clear instructions and who have good attention to detail would enjoy this hands-on, active post.

Further information

Both positions are available on a full time (36.5 hours) permanent basis.

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Marianne Harkins (mh580@bath.ac.uk) or Josh Byers (jdb59@bath.ac.uk)

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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