Description

Technician, Teaching, Practical Laboratory

Department

Biology

Salary

£23,487 - £26,341 a year (reduced pro-rata)

Grade

Grade 4

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Term-time only

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

27 June 2022

Posted Date

18/05/2022

Apply by

05/06/2022

Job Reference

10795

Documents

10795 Job Description (1).pdf (PDF, 292.83kb)

Role Description Department

The Department of Biology at the University of York is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic full time (37 hours per week) term time only (34 weeks per year) technicians to work in the Biology Teaching Laboratories.

You will join a team of nine technicians responsible for providing technical and scientific support to all practical activities held within the purpose- built Biology Teaching Laboratories. This includes cell culture facilities, a fluorescent microscopy suite, technician preparation rooms and dedicated laboratories for students to carry out experimental work on their own biology related projects.

Practical activities cover the whole spectrum of biology and are delivered to a wide range of individuals including undergraduate, medical school, primary/secondary school students and other visitors.

The Teaching Technician will be based predominantly within the Biology Teaching Laboratories providing support throughout the facility as needed e.g. Project Lab, Glass washing/Autoclaving.

Role

Primarily working under the guidance of the Laboratory Managers you will provide daily technical support and expertise to all activities within the practical laboratories and associated facilities.

This will involve provision of materials and equipment as required for practical sessions; dealing with academic and student requests, forward planning and ordering materials; preparation and maintenance of specialist equipment; demonstrating techniques (particularly within an area of specialism); ensuring all work is carried out within health and safety guidelines; keeping accurate records and reporting problems.

The Teaching Technician will also work under the direction of senior colleagues to provide materials and equipment as required. This will include preparing media and solutions, setting out equipment and general housekeeping duties.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

A level, HNC or equivalent experience

Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of biology

Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and procedures e.g. COSHH

Awareness and understanding of the operation of a science laboratory

Demonstrate practical experience gained within a relevant environment (ideally a teaching laboratory) and be able to operate standard laboratory equipment

Ability to perform tasks to a consistently high standard with attention to detail

Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both staff and students

Manage your own time and effectively work to deadlines, adapting to any changes quickly and easily

Work both independently and as part of a team. Maintain positive, open attitudes to others and support colleagues. You should be dependable, reliable and self-motivated.

Some flexibility is required as practical sessions are timetabled between 9am and 6pm but this information will be known in advance. Please also note University term time is not the same as school term time.

The post is based in the Biology Teaching Laboratories and although some demonstration of equipment and techniques is required the role is not predominantly teaching students.

Interview date: 27 June 2022

Expected start date : 1 August 2022

For informal enquiries: Jen Dyson jen.dyson@york.ac.uk or Nicola Charlton nicola.charlton@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

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