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Queen Mary University of London
Clinical Skills Laboratory Technician
Queen Mary University of London • Greater London, United Kingdom • via New Scientist
6 days ago
Full–time
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Job description
About the Role
The Institute seeks to appoint a Clinical Skills Laboratory Technician to assist the Laboratory manager in providing teaching and technical support to staff and students within the Institute of Dentistry to contribute to an outstanding student learning experience.
About You
The successful applicant will have an academic/vocational qualification (GCSE, NVQ, City & Guilds) OR the equivalent in experience, be able to relate to and provide courteous assistance to academics, researchers, students and other technicians, have excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication, work on own initiative and as part of a team and have a flexible and professional attitude.
Good organisational, planning, numerical skills and computer literacy are essential. Desirable qualities include experience of health and safety regulations, working in a dental team or lab, with knowledge of set up and consumables an advantage.
This post is subject to criminal records check and the UK 'right to work' requirements.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Institute of Dentistry is based in the thriving and diverse area of Whitechapel. In 2014, we moved into brand new state-of-the-art premises, The Royal London Dental Hospital. The new Dental School and Hospital houses the most modern and technologically advanced equipment in the UK, following more than a decade of planning and work.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum, season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities We also offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.
The post is located on the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) appointment, with an expected start date of November 2026. The starting salary is Grade 2, (£29,818 - £32,515 per annum), inclusive of London Allowance).
Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
The Faculty of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
The Faculty of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to equality of opportunities and advancing women's careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School's commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.
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University of Birmingham
Senior Laboratory Technician
University of Birmingham • Birmingham, United Kingdom • via Jobs.ac.uk
8 days ago
£29,647–£31,460 a year
Full–time
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Job description
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,647 to £31,460, with potential progression once in post to £35,388
Role Summary
You will provide technical expertise, support and guidance in our research laboratories and facilities. You will need an understanding of laboratory techniques and experimental protocols to enable you to advise on procedures, diagnose and resolve problems, and proactively suggest solutions to issues which arise.
The post holder will also be expected to maintain laboratory equipment, order consumables, carry out laboratory inductions and to write / maintain a database of COSHH assessments, laboratory risk assessments and standard operating procedures where appropriate.
The post holder will also provide support for and contribute to College activities under the direction of the Technical Manager and School Heads of Operations as required.
Main Duties
• Proactive support to practical laboratory research activities in the CoLES Schools including but not limited to microscopy, wet lab techniques, media/sample preparation.
• Carry out or assist in managing experiments within the facilities.
• Advise on techniques and experimental procedures being used by researchers and/or students. This will involve communicating with colleagues at a range of levels and inexperienced students.
• Diagnose and resolve problems and suggest solutions regarding techniques and experiments.
• Communicate directly and work closely with PIs, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates and other internal and external users on projects and experiments.
• Maintain accurate records of all techniques and experimental procedures you carry out and create or update where necessary, any SOPS associated with equipment.
• Ensure compliance with legislation relevant to the area of research/activity e.g. COSHH, LEV, pressure systems, lifting equipment.
• Contribute to internal and external audit procedures and to regulatory inspections.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and liaise with manufacturer to organise maintenance visits and scheduled services.
• Contribute to the invoicing of facility and maintenance of facility budgets by ensuring the best use of equipment through the established booking systems, if appropriate.
Person Specification
• A degree in an environmental science/earth science/geographical/biosciences subject or equivalent in experience.
• Good health and safety knowledge in the use of safe handling of laboratory equipment and hazardous chemicals and substances.
• Extensive relevant workplace experience, equivalent professional qualification or degree in an appropriate subject.
• In-depth practical knowledge of relevant technical and scientific methods.
• Extensive experience of similar laboratory based work, together with familiarity with a wide range of laboratory equipment.
• Positive service attitude and shows courtesy in dealing with others.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision but function as part of a team.
• Knowledge of current legislation relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of current H&S policies and ability to uphold same.
• Proficiency in commonly used software packages.
• Understands the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Informal enquiries can be made to Eimear Orgill, email: e.b.orgill@bham.ac.uk
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.
Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working
£29,647 to £31,460. Grade 5
Clinical Skills Laboratory Technician
Queen Mary University of London • Greater London, United Kingdom • via New Scientist
6 days ago
Full–time
Apply on New Scientist
Job description
About the Role
The Institute seeks to appoint a Clinical Skills Laboratory Technician to assist the Laboratory manager in providing teaching and technical support to staff and students within the Institute of Dentistry to contribute to an outstanding student learning experience.
About You
The successful applicant will have an academic/vocational qualification (GCSE, NVQ, City & Guilds) OR the equivalent in experience, be able to relate to and provide courteous assistance to academics, researchers, students and other technicians, have excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication, work on own initiative and as part of a team and have a flexible and professional attitude.
Good organisational, planning, numerical skills and computer literacy are essential. Desirable qualities include experience of health and safety regulations, working in a dental team or lab, with knowledge of set up and consumables an advantage.
This post is subject to criminal records check and the UK 'right to work' requirements.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The Institute of Dentistry is based in the thriving and diverse area of Whitechapel. In 2014, we moved into brand new state-of-the-art premises, The Royal London Dental Hospital. The new Dental School and Hospital houses the most modern and technologically advanced equipment in the UK, following more than a decade of planning and work.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum, season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities We also offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.
The post is located on the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) appointment, with an expected start date of November 2026. The starting salary is Grade 2, (£29,818 - £32,515 per annum), inclusive of London Allowance).
Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
The Faculty of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
The Faculty of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to equality of opportunities and advancing women's careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School's commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.
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University of Birmingham
Senior Laboratory Technician
University of Birmingham • Birmingham, United Kingdom • via Jobs.ac.uk
8 days ago
£29,647–£31,460 a year
Full–time
Apply on Jobs.ac.uk
Job description
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,647 to £31,460, with potential progression once in post to £35,388
Role Summary
You will provide technical expertise, support and guidance in our research laboratories and facilities. You will need an understanding of laboratory techniques and experimental protocols to enable you to advise on procedures, diagnose and resolve problems, and proactively suggest solutions to issues which arise.
The post holder will also be expected to maintain laboratory equipment, order consumables, carry out laboratory inductions and to write / maintain a database of COSHH assessments, laboratory risk assessments and standard operating procedures where appropriate.
The post holder will also provide support for and contribute to College activities under the direction of the Technical Manager and School Heads of Operations as required.
Main Duties
• Proactive support to practical laboratory research activities in the CoLES Schools including but not limited to microscopy, wet lab techniques, media/sample preparation.
• Carry out or assist in managing experiments within the facilities.
• Advise on techniques and experimental procedures being used by researchers and/or students. This will involve communicating with colleagues at a range of levels and inexperienced students.
• Diagnose and resolve problems and suggest solutions regarding techniques and experiments.
• Communicate directly and work closely with PIs, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates and other internal and external users on projects and experiments.
• Maintain accurate records of all techniques and experimental procedures you carry out and create or update where necessary, any SOPS associated with equipment.
• Ensure compliance with legislation relevant to the area of research/activity e.g. COSHH, LEV, pressure systems, lifting equipment.
• Contribute to internal and external audit procedures and to regulatory inspections.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and liaise with manufacturer to organise maintenance visits and scheduled services.
• Contribute to the invoicing of facility and maintenance of facility budgets by ensuring the best use of equipment through the established booking systems, if appropriate.
Person Specification
• A degree in an environmental science/earth science/geographical/biosciences subject or equivalent in experience.
• Good health and safety knowledge in the use of safe handling of laboratory equipment and hazardous chemicals and substances.
• Extensive relevant workplace experience, equivalent professional qualification or degree in an appropriate subject.
• In-depth practical knowledge of relevant technical and scientific methods.
• Extensive experience of similar laboratory based work, together with familiarity with a wide range of laboratory equipment.
• Positive service attitude and shows courtesy in dealing with others.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision but function as part of a team.
• Knowledge of current legislation relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of current H&S policies and ability to uphold same.
• Proficiency in commonly used software packages.
• Understands the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Informal enquiries can be made to Eimear Orgill, email: e.b.orgill@bham.ac.uk
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.
Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working
£29,647 to £31,460. Grade 5
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