Technician (Laboratory)

Location: Brackenhurst Campus

Fixed Term for 24 Months

Interviews W/C 26/02/2024

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of laboratory technicians.

As a member of the Technical Team, you will provide technical support and guidance to students and academic colleagues during practical sessions and demonstrations in laboratories, workshops and studios. You will help create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students. You will maintain a safe working environment and escalate issues where necessary. You will identify appropriate personal development opportunities and actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge. You should be a team player who is willing to support others, as necessary, as well as being able to work independently.

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

We are the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science (ARES) at Nottingham Trent University. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and food production.

Our approach is innovative and inclusive. We feel it makes us that little bit different. It’s our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself, we can be a new, powerful partner in your career.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Rich Plant (School Technical Manager) [email protected]

Safe and Inclusive

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. 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.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website