Teaching Laboratory Technician x2 (109841-1124)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Hours: 1 position - 1FTE / 1 position - 0.7208 FTE (Term Time only)

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Linda Cheung (Teaching Laboratory Manager) at L.H.Y.Cheung@warwick.ac.uk. 

109841 Permanent Full Time 36.5 hours per week

109840 Term-Time only 0.7 FTE

You will assist in the process of setting out and preparing for undergraduate practical classes. This will involve preparation and distribution of sterile solutions, standard solutions, general reagents and materials, under instruction from senior staff. You will also assist in the cleaning up after practical classes including ensuring safe disposal of contaminated glassware and plastics. 

About You  

You will have vocational qualification NVQ Level 2 or 3, or education to ‘A’ level standard or equivalent in life sciences subject or relevant experience in a similar or related role. 

In addition, experience of microbiological and biochemical lab work including good aseptic techniques.

You will have experience in laboratory practices with respect to handling chemicals, safety in the workplace and lifting techniques.

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and COSHH in relation to running undergraduate classes would be of benefit.

You will have good communication skills (verbal and written) along with experience of working in a team and an ability to use own initiative. 

You will have good attention to detail and accurately review and record information as well as an ability to follow written instruction and guidelines.

You will have good IT skills including Microsoft office and outlook.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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