Technical Officer (Biosciences)

FTE: 0.77FTE (28.5 hours per week)

Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

The Technical Team in the School of Life and Medical Sciences supports a wide and diverse range of subjects including Biosciences, Pharmacy, Sports Science, Psychology, and Geography, Environment and Planning.  Highly skilled technical staff are organized into small specialist teams, who work together alongside academic and research staff.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of materials (including chemicals) and equipment for Practical Bioscience teaching sessions, as well as clearing and safely disposing of materials after sessions are complete. You will be required to maintain laboratories in a clean and tidy state, as well as ensure that equipment is in good condition, safe to use and calibrated as necessary. You will also contribute to the maintenance of equipment inventories and ensure that health and safety practices are implemented and observed. 

You will have contact with both undergraduate and postgraduate students at all stages of their learning.

Skills and experience required

An articulate and good communicator, you will be both reliable and a team player, as well as showing initiative and being able to work independently when necessary. You will be able to explain and demonstrate techniques to staff and students, and also be able to follow detailed instructions comprehensively.

You will be flexible, adaptable and reliable with a proactive approach which is methodical with an attention to detail.  Good IT, numeracy and timekeeping are all essential.

Practical experience of working in a bioscience laboratory would be an advantage in a technical role, as will knowledge and experience of pharmacology or molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications required

“A” level or equivalent in a science subject, preferably a biological sciences or similar.

A numeracy qualification GCSE Grade D or above, or equivalent.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work, or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work, before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Jenny Harman, Head (Technical Services), School of Life and Medical Sciences, 01707 285184, j.s.harman@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 September 2024

Interview Date: 23 September 2024

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