Science Technician (Geography and Environmental Sciences)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

Are you passionate about science? LJMU's Faculty of Science is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Science Technician, supporting our geography and environmental facilities.

As a technician, you will work in partnership with senior colleagues, providing invaluable support to academic staff and other members of the technical team. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of teaching activities within the Faculty of Science. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, contributing to the advancement of education and research in this dynamic field.

Collaboration and teamwork will be a key to your success in this role. You will work closely with academic staff, assisting them by ensuring that all equipment is appropriately maintained and calibrated.

We are looking for a highly skilled individual with a strong background in science and specifically in geography and environmental science subjects. Your knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory techniques & preparation, instrumentation and data analysis will be essential in supporting our academic endeavours.

You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent organisational skills. As a technician, you will play a key role in maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring their efficient operation, and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and students.

You will need a full driving licence and be able to drive in the UK, this should be specified in the application form.  The post holder will be responsible for collections for practical classes, and transportation of equipment to various field work locations.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you meet our criteria and want to join our technical team, then we would encourage you to apply. Please complete our application form fully and show in your personal statement how you meet the requirements of this post.

The school/department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.

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