Microbiology Technician (Maternity Cover) - REQ8322

The University is currently looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic technician to support the microbiology and microscopy facilities as well as some input to the biomedical sciences laboratories. This will involve providing instruction and practical support on the specialist techniques to use when experimenting with microorganisms including their growth, identification and manipulation.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of working in a Microbiology laboratory and expertise in using a variety of microscopes.

As an excellent communicator you will be able to explain technical issues to those less experienced. You will have a proven ability in providing high quality, customer focused technical support and technical demonstrations in either a higher education or professional environment.

Exciting work you will do.

This will be an opportunity to contribute to the development of practical skills of students hoping to embark on a career in a range of science disciplines.

There will be an opportunity to work with expert practitioners with the possibility of training in methods used in our accredited Biomedical Sciences program.

The skills and experience you will need to be successful.

An honours degree in Bioscience or similar discipline plus significant experience in preparing microbiological media, growing microorganisms, isolating and identifying them using various techniques including microscopy as well as biochemical tests.

Details about the role

This is a full-time campus -based role for 12 month fixed term maternity cover.

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Application process

To apply, please complete our online application form ensuring to address the essential selection criteria in the ‘Evidence for selection criteria’ section.

Interview and assessment process

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 5th March 2023.

It is expected that interviews will be held during the week commencing the 27th of March 2023.

Please Note: The Job Reference number for this post is REQ8322.

Employment Visa: Under the UK Governments PSB scheme this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by LSBU for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.

Please be advised that currently LSBU will only support the Certificate of Sponsorship for any employment visas and will not support the payment of the employment visa for the offered candidate and/or dependants.

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.