Assistant Technician

We in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity and we now have an opportunity for you to join us as an Assistant Technician in the Microbiology Division.

You will be responsible for creating media and diluents, gathering and sterilizing consumables for practical classes and research groups. You will monitor and order stock items as well as maintain our own essential supplies of sterile glassware, media and equipment. You will participate in trailing, set up and clear down of practical classes, updating technical notes, supporting indirect research and helping with getting specialised equipment ready for servicing. To ensure our services are of the highest standard, you will play a key role in helping us maintain sterility, aseptic practices, and a clean & tidy working environment.

Your application must demonstrate, in specific detail, how you meet the following essential criteria:

• Good general education to equivalent of GCSE, NVQ2, City and Guilds in scientific subject e.g. Biology, Chemistry or General Science.
• Able to effectively plan and prioritise allocated work activities on a day to day basis
• Able to solve a range of problems by responding to varying circumstances, whilst working within standard procedures.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety policy and procedures affecting self and others
• Previous relevant work experience in a microbiology or a life science role.

Closing date: 17 March 2025
Interviews will be held: 01 April 2025

Contact Name: Dr Tania Korin
Contact Job Title: Technical Manager
Contact Email address: t.o.korin@reading.ac.uk

Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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