Apprentice Laboratory Technician – University of Birmingham Enterprise – 104136 – Apprentice Grade 4

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Apprentice Laboratory Technician – University of Birmingham Enterprise – 104136 – Apprentice Grade 4

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University of Birmingham

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Job Description:Position details:University Of Birmingham Enterprise Ltd Apprentice Laboratory TechnicianLocation: Bio Hub, University of Birmingham Enterprise, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKFull time starting salary £20,693. per annum, rising to £25,866. per annum after 12 months serviceApprentice Grade 4Full time / Fixed Term for 28 MonthsApprenticeship Standard:Training Provider:Closing Date 15th July 2024Our offer to youPeople are at the heart of what we are and do.The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.Find out more about theJob Context and Apprenticeship SummaryBirmingham has a thriving cluster of medical and biomedical activity created by the physical proximity of high-quality research within the University of Birmingham and the opportunities for its application within the Queen Elizabeth and other local hospitals. Growth of this activity is a priority for the University, with increasing emphasis on both the translation and commercialisation of research.Well positioned within this cluster is Birmingham Research Park, managed by University of Birmingham Enterprise (UoBE), the University of Birmingham’s wholly-owned technology transfer company.Established in 2015, the Biomedical Innovation Hub (The BioHub Birmingham®) is a fully-serviced life sciences incubator laboratory in which early-stage biomedical-related entrepreneurs receive support to develop their novel products and services, working at the cutting edge of science and creating new business opportunities in the area. The BioHub currently houses nine companies across a communal 24-bench laboratory and six self-contained grow-on laboratory units.The BioHub Laboratory Management (BLM) team provide resident companies with the support needed to grow their businesses and ensure the safe and efficient running of the BioHub laboratories. BLM are expected to accelerate the development of tenant businesses so that they grow at a faster rate and on a more sustainable basis than if they were unsupported, including sign-posting other sources of advice, support and funding from UoBE and wider networks.During this apprenticeship you will learn how to provide varied and diverse laboratory management support to life sciences tenant companies who are paying to use the BioHub facility. You will be expected to be proactive and demonstrate a solutions-driven, flexible approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will facilitate a customer-focussed approach. Under the supervision of BLM you will learn how to ensure appropriate standards of equipment and service provision, compliance with health and safety requirements and how to professionally support tenants.Main DutiesLaboratory Management Duties; you will learn how to:

• carry out laboratory equipment management including checks, upkeep, maintenance and calibration as and when appropriate, including following Standard Operating Procedures
• monitor the use (and mis-use) of laboratory equipment and assist with resolving malfunctions, which may include problem-solving, referring problems to BLM as necessary and coordination with service providers
• monitor (stocktaking), report requirements and distribute laboratory supplies as necessary;
• maintain accurate records of all laboratory and other activities undertaken, for example within equipment log books
• monitor and adjust controlled environments, such as low temperature or specified gas concentration units, using software and manual adjustments to maintain appropriate conditions; respond to excursion alerts and maintain associated records appropriately
• undertake laboratory site inspections as necessary
• contribute to internal and external audit procedures and regulatory inspections as necessary
• undertake general laboratory activities including glassware preparation and laundry, waste and water management
• provide tenants with exemplary customer service including being mindful of timelines, maintaining good communication, problem-solving, referring problems as necessary and ensuring requests are always resolved satisfactorily and in a timely manner
• assist in the instruction and training of tenants, as appropriate, for example in the correct use of laboratory equipment, and continued monitoring of this
• continually assess current processes and offerings with the aim of making suggestions for enhancements to improve tenant experience and promote the facility
• flexibly undertake other tasks as required by line management.

Health and Safety Dutiesyou will learn how to:

• ensure that the laboratory facilities are operated in a safe and efficient manner including compliance with all aspects of local and institutional Health and Safety guidance and policies, including risk assessments, PPE management, spot-checks and the reporting of any non-compliance.
• comply with legislation relevant to the area/activity
• manage the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• review and prepare appropriate documentation, including risk assessments, and keep such documentation up to date
• manage equipment appropriately as detailed above.

Administrative Dutiesyou will learn how to:

• complete general laboratory administration tasks, for example asset registration, stocktaking and the management of deliveries
• ensure back-ups are kept of valuable laboratory documents such as log books and understand appropriate management file structures, electronic and hard-copy
• ensure that the facilities and equipment are maintained in a clean, functional and safe condition, reporting any issues to BLM
• adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures where practicable
• support and value equality, diversity and inclusion and moderate own behaviour to avoid unfair discriminatory impact or bias on others
• any other duties commensurate with the grade and skill base of the post.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• A Level (A*-C) or equivalent in biology; GSCE Maths and English level 4 or above or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of the purpose and functions of a laboratory-based environment
• understanding of the purpose of life sciences companies and community
• ability to organise and manage own workload after consultation with manager
• ability to work well in a team
• proactive approach to customer service, including good communication and interpersonal skills.
• proactive approach to embedding health and safety
• Willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks
• good oral, written and IT skills (there is the need to accurately produce/review a wide variety of documentation)
• Engage fully with the University of Birmingham apprenticeship scheme, attending mandatory group days and contributing to the successful promotion of the scheme by representing your department in a positive manner.
• understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This Apprenticeship would suit:Someone with a keen interest in running laboratories in the life sciences field. You will be a positive, customer-focussed individual, with a ‘can-do’ attitude, keen to develop practical and theoretical laboratory skills including a sound knowledge of health and safety and problem-solving. You will be enthusiastic and motivated to take full advantage of the apprenticeship experience and will be punctual, reliable and demonstrate excellent levels of learning and engagement.Career PathwayIf successful in this apprenticeship you will be able to apply for roles as a laboratory assistant/ technician.Planning and OrganisingYou will be able to learn to schedule and organise your own work within the priorities and requirements of the role.Problem Solving and Decision MakingYou will learn to deliver a level of service to tenants, colleagues and others as necessary, carrying out daily laboratory activities as required. You will be expected to be proactive and demonstrate flexibility and positivity in responding to requests and resolving issues with equipment and processes.Internal and External RelationshipsThis role will include learning how to advise and support BioHub tenants.Informal enquiries toView our staff values and behavioursWe believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone .

Expected salary

£20693 – 25866 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:05:31 GMT

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