Assistant Technician

This full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role

The primary function of this role is to provide essential technical support for laboratories at the University of Exeter. The role holder will work with the Technical Manager to support academic staff and students working in a variety of laboratory settings.

Working within a team, you will provide general technical support to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. The post may have a shifting focus each term in order to offer dedicated support at peak times. The role holder will be responsible for a busy area of a facility or laboratory, for cleaning, processing and sterilising equipment & consumables, dealing with deliveries and keeping stores stocked and organised, utilising our laboratory management software. This will support the operational needs of a multitude of teaching sessions or research projects for the University.

Organisational context:

The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.

This post supports the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy is a vibrant interdisciplinary community, dedicated to delivering world-class education and research that breaks new boundaries and has a positive impact on the world. We work across fundamental sciences, engineering and business to deliver on the University’s Strategy 2030 to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.

We are one of the world’s best universities in interdisciplinary environment and sustainability, founded on strong fundamental disciplinary research and education. The faculty is home to ten departments in physical and environmental sciences, engineering and includes the globally recognised, triple accredited University of Exeter Business School.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Joe Faulks j.a.faulks@exeter.ac.uk. 

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website. 

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