Laboratory Technician

Area
Life Sciences

Location
University Park

Salary
£23,563 to £24,263 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date
Monday 14 April 2025

Reference
MED123525

Applications are invited to apply for the above role to provide daily housekeeping support within prep rooms and labs across the School of Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will work in a team across the school, supporting the operation of autoclaves, automated dishwashers, and other machinery, ensuring a safe and effective operation of activities.

We are seeking candidates with good communication skills who can demonstrate a methodical approach to work to achieve set deadlines and high standards while working effectively under pressure. Candidates will have multiple tasks to complete and must demonstrate good time management skills.

The role holder will have a good standard of education, evidenced by GCSEs or equivalent qualification demonstrating numeracy and literacy or equivalent experience working in the same/similar role. Previous experience in a laboratory environment would be desirable but not essential.

Please note that candidates must be able to lift and move objects as this role will involve transporting glassware, waste, and consumables regularly throughout the day.

It is essential for this role that the candidate holds a full manual UK driving license.

The post is offered on a permanent, part-time contract (28 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Tamar Guetta-Baranes: tamar.guetta-baranes@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs – indeed, this very diversity is vital to our success, fundamental to our values, and enriches life on campus.

This position does not fulfill the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.