University of Leeds
Assistant Laboratory Technician
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Assistant Laboratory Technician
Are you enthusiastic, well organised and versatile, with a strong student service orientation? Do you want to use your skills and experience to support our busy laboratories and help deliver an excellent learning experience for our students?
We are looking for a professional and proactive Assistant Laboratory Technician to provide support across our busy laboratories in the School of Food Science and Nutrition. You will assist with the day-to-day upkeep, organisation and operation of our laboratories, including maintaining high standards of cleanliness, preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the laboratory user experience through giving basic training and providing general support and advice.
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Requirements
You will have five GCSEs or equivalent including Mathematics and a science subject. You will also have a good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal, with the ability to work safely and maintain a high standard of hygiene. In addition, you’ll also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
Please note this role is campus based five days per week.
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!
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To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Amie Lister, Teaching Laboratories Manager
Email: A.K.Lister@leeds.ac.uk
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