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Technician - Biosciences
Salary Grade E £26,712 - £28,047 per annum
Full Time/Permanent
About the Role
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our large and diverse Technical Team within the Biosciences Department, supporting our high-quality teaching laboratories.
As a Bioscience Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering an exceptional student experience. You will be responsible for preparing reagents and equipment, and providing hands-on technical support and guidance to students and academic colleagues during practical sessions and demonstrations.
You will contribute directly to enhancing students’ employability by helping to create a positive, inclusive, and industry-relevant learning environment. Working in modern laboratory spaces, you will support the effective operation and maintenance of equipment and ensure teaching activities run smoothly and safely.
This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development, and you will be encouraged to continually develop your technical expertise and stay up to date with developments in your discipline. You will work both independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team, contributing to the ongoing improvement of our laboratory provision.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
Our courses in the Department of Biosciences are research-led, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and access to high-specification facilities. It is one of the many reasons why our courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Royal Society of Biology and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Vicky Norris School (Technical Manager) at vicky.norris@ntu.ac.uk.
Join Us
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
