Assistant Technician BSU (ED11543)

About the role

As a key member of our Biological Science Unit (BSU) team, the role holder will support world-class research in our Home Office-licenced Animal Facility. 

Working as part of our small team, the role holder will support staff across our Life Sciences Department and wider University. 

The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for the day-to-day practical tasks required in the BSU. 

The role holder will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks related to the husbandry and welfare of all animals (carried out in accordance with Home Office Guidance). 

They will also assist the BSU Technician and Manager on logistical matters. 

Health and Safety is an absolute priority and alongside more practical duties, our team are expected to promote excellent H&S culture and contribute to a positive working environment. 

Organisation and motivation are key for success in this active role. 

It is also essential that candidates can demonstrate a capacity for effective communication. 

It is a desirable requirement of this role to hold or to be in the process of gaining a Home Office (personal) licence. However, attaining this licence while in post could discussed at interview. 

An enthusiastic person who enjoys work of a practical nature would fit well in our friendly team. 

Candidates with a Life Sciences background or equivalent work experience are encouraged to apply.

This role requires some weekend cover, but the bulk of the role is Monday to Friday covering regular working hours. 

What we can offer you:a very generous employer contributory pension schemegenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balancewe are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangementsan excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforcea wide range of personal and professional development opportunitiesa number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive 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, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 04 Apr 2024

Department: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £23,144 to £24,533