Technical Officer in Biosciences

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Technical Officer in Biosciences, to join a dynamic and highly qualified team, part of the department of Life and Environmental Sciences, a department which has an internationally renowned reputation.

The successful applicant will have excellent practical laboratory and field skills, strong communication abilities as well as a keen interest in training both undergraduate and postgraduate students in areas related to biology.

Reporting to the Head of Department of Life and Environmental Sciences and working within the whole department, you will contribute to the preparation and the delivery of laboratory and fieldwork across a variety of fields including Biology, Forensics, Ecology, Environmental sciences, Biomedical and medical sciences. You will also support research students in collaboration with appropriate members of the academic staff. You will contribute to the sustained excellence of the student learning experience.

Candidates should have experience in the field of biology, either in an education, academia or industry context, and have experience working with in laboratory and fieldwork.

For further information about the position, please contact Emilie Hardouin, Head Of Department for Life and Environmental Sciences (ehardouin@bournemouth.ac.uk) or Iain Green Deputy-Head Of Department for Life and Environmental Sciences (igreen@bournemouth.ac.uk)

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.

About the department

Our vibrant Faculty of Science & Technology encompasses a wide range of disciplines across six departments: Archaeology & Anthropology, Computing & Informatics, Creative Technology, Design & Engineering, Life & Environmental Sciences, and Psychology. The breadth of subject areas means our cutting-edge research is delivering real benefits to the environment, our economy, health and improving cyber security. Our staff are given the opportunity to travel the world to contribute their expertise to expeditions and projects being led by other academic institutions and private organisations, as well as taking the lead on their own research projects, is helping us to understand our past, protect and preserve our environment for the future and support creative and digital industries to grow and develop.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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