Teaching and Research Technician (CC7915)

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching & Research Technician within the Department of Biology and Biochemistry. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and interesting environment, supporting and enhancing world-class teaching.

Working with other members of the technical team, academic staff and research staff, you will facilitate the preparation and smooth-running of laboratory classes and assist with the development of teaching-focused activities. You will be primarily responsible for supporting Biomedical Science laboratory practical sessions and will also be involved with Biology, Plant, Animal, Biochemistry and Microbiology sessions. 

Health and Safety is an absolute priority in our Department and alongside more practical duties, you will be expected to promote excellent H&S culture and contribute to a positive working environment. Effective time-management and organisational skills, efficiency, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work are all essential in this role. Great communication skills and a capacity to problem solve are also key.

The ideal candidate will have technical experience within a biological teaching and/or research environment and a proven interest in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry or Cellular Biology.  Candidates with a Biological background (at degree level or equivalent) are encouraged to apply. 

For further information concerning the post please contact Dr Marianne Harkins, Technical Manager (m.harkins@bath.ac.uk) or Ewan Basterfield, Technical Supervisor (prsecb@bath.ac.uk). Please ensure, however, that all applications are submitted via the University website.

The University of Bath is set amongst green fields overlooking the world-heritage city of Bath - with the city centre only 1 mile from campus. On-site you will find amenities including shops, restaurants, cafes, banks and the world-class Sports Training Village. It is an innovative, successful and rewarding place to work and develop your career. Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, pension schemes, a wide range of learning and development opportunities and various staff discounts. We maintain open communication across the engineering and science faculties and the greater campus creating a welcoming community in which to work, meet and share good practice. 

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work. We encourage all staff to learn, develop new skills and progress their careers throughout their employment with us and believe our staff are vital in creating the University’s inclusive and innovative community. We are committed to providing a family friendly workplace and our staff have access to a number of services that promote wellbeing and improve work-life balance. 

We recognise the commitment, achievements and talents of our workforce through our offering of initiatives and benefits, including (but not limited to): 

Generous employer pension contributions36 days holiday (annual leave, discretionary days and bank holidays)A flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional developmentOfsted outstanding rated onsite nurserySalary exchange scheme (cycle to work)Onsite private and NHS dentist, onsite medical centreEmployee discount scheme

We value, promote and celebrate inclusion, challenging discrimination and putting equality, diversity and belonging at the heart of everything we do. We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that enhances health and wellbeing across our community. We are very proud to have recently received Ambassadors for Autism certification and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader (level 3); committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Closing Date: 29 Nov 2020
Type: Technical & Experimental