Research Technician

Job title:

Research Technician

Company:

University of Manchester

Job description

We are recruiting an ambitious and self-motivated Research Technician to support a wide range of research activities to provide technical support as directed in a range of project specific research activities including; (i) running experiments, (ii) using, maintaining, and teaching the use of research associated equipment, (iii) assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices, ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories.The post is available fixed term until 31 August 2025, a qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor’s degree) in a relevant biological science subject, OR QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSE’s) in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject and some relevant experience of working in a research laboratory is essential.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to . Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Joanna WoodburnEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:11:55 GMT

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