Senior Biomedical Electronics Research Technician

Senior Biomedical Electronics Research Technician

Applicants are invited for the position of experienced Technician within the School of Electronics and Computer Science to support the Biomedical Engineering research environment. You will be responsible for organising the day to day running of a busy biomedical engineering research laboratory and be responsible for chemical and biological health and safety. You will also be expected to work in the University Fabrication facilities.

You will have minimum skill level equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Certificate or Diploma, BTEC Level 6 or NVQ4, along with proven work experience.

You should also demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and independently carry out a range of defined tasks and technical procedures using specialist equipment.

The appointment will be at the TAE (Technical and Experimental) Level 4.

This is an exciting time to join the University of Southampton. We have a global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and enterprise that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges. As a Biomedical Electronics technician, you will play a vital role in managing key biomedical research laboratories within the University.

About you

You will have excellent technical and communication skills, with the ability to manage your own workload. You will be a positive and proactive problem solver with the ability to manage a mixture of different tasks ensuring that work is delivered on time and to a high standard. You will be a strong team player, but also be self-sufficient and able to work independently. You will be expected to have experience of managing a laboratory or similar. Knowledge of health and safety in a laboratory environment is essential. Willingness to be trained in micro and nanofabrication is essential.

What we can offer you

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus an additional 6 University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.

We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Pension Scheme and subsidised health and fitness facilities. Furthermore, Southampton, at the centre of the south coast, is a fantastic place in which to live, work and socialise.

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.

If you would like more information about the role please contact Prof Hywel Morgan at hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk.

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The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.