Research Laboratory Technician - TG3750RH

Start: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an individual with strong organisational and communications skills, who takes pride in their job and is a team player. The postholder will support the laboratory activities of researchers and students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, ensuring that the laboratories are prepared for experimentation and are compliant with relevant Health and Safety policies and legislation. You will be required to help train others in core laboratory techniques in molecular biology, histology and neuroscience. The role will also include responsibility for setting up and maintaining a research laboratory store.  

You must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience of laboratory management/activities and a strong research background. The ability to provide laboratory H&S training and keep documentation up to date would be also desirable.  

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biology, Neuroscience (or similar) and/or proven work experience as a laboratory technician in biosafety level 2 (BL2).  In addition, a sound knowledge of H&S matters as they relate to a laboratory environment is essential.    

 Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:         

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays         
• Financial contribution to relocation         
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions ·        
• A range of family friendly policies         
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services         
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel         
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives  

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Shona Deigman, School Manager email: [email protected] or Tom Powell, Teaching Laboratory Technician: [email protected] .

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/  

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected] . 

Interviews will be held on 9 April 2024

Please quote ref: TG3750RH

Closing Date: 28 March 2024

Further Particulars: TG3750RH FPs.doc