Laboratory Technician

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London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

The School of Human Sciences brings together the University's science-based provision and offers a diverse range of courses across a range of essential scientific disciplines that underpin this provision. Our courses are closely allied to subjects related Applied Biology, Biomedical Science, Blood Science, Molecular and Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical, Synthetic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Herbal Chemical Sciences and Pharmacology, Nutrition, Dietetics and Sports Sciences. The Science Centre is the School’s hub for the provision of cutting-edge research and undergraduate practical teaching in these disciplines.

ABOUT THE POST

An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Laboratory Technician to join the technical team within the Science Centre.  The person appointed will provide technical assistance and support across a wide range of practical classes, prepare and set up classes, provide specialist advice and support staff and students in project activities associated with the running of student and research projects, demonstrations and maintaining inventories and records as well support general laboratory duties and any consultancy work.  We are particularly interested in an experienced individual who will provide technical expertise and possess extensive demonstrable biology, biosciences, biomedical science, microbiology, chemistry, pharmaceutical science and forensic science experience gained within a broad range of working environments.

You will be a team player who is well organised, numerate, practical and efficient, able to relate well to young people, have excellent interpersonal skills, possess/acquire general knowledge and competence to work at a fundamental level across a number of areas of expertise in a varied environment. You must be able to work both individually and as a member of the technical team.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Bilkis Kazi (020 7133 3631; b.kazi@londonmet.ac.uk)

Closing date: 16th August 2024 

HOW TO APPLY

• Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
• All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
• If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk 

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