4464 - Technical Demonstrator – Pharmaceutical Science/Chemistry

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School of Science
Location:  Medway Campus
Salary:  £30,487 to £36,024 per annum
Contract Type:  Permanent
Release Date:  Monday 04 March 2024
Closing Date:  Monday 18 March 2024
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  4464

We are seeking to appoint a practical science technical demonstrator to be based at the University of Greenwich Medway Campus, who can provide assistance and practical demonstrations to foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students within the School of Science curriculum area.

We’re looking for applicants who are passionate about Science. The role’s main responsibilities will be working with the specialist technicians and academic staff to provide demonstration of various pharmaceutical and chemistry related modules. A high level of technical competence will therefore be expected. Principally a student facing role, the successful candidate will work directly with students to give technical guidance and support in undergraduate labs and research projects. 

During term time, you will support teaching sessions in the chemistry/pharmaceutical laboratories.  The role holder will be expected to support vocational learning in compliance with safe working practices and working closely with the technicians contribute to maintaining the relevant work areas used for practical teaching 

Outside of term time, you will form part of the School’s core technical team; supporting research activity, technical infrastructure and health and safety, and carrying out administrative duties as well as supervising post graduate project work.

We’re looking for team players who can work on their own initiative. Good organisational skills and time management are also key.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Richard Anthony (Laboratories and Technical Services Director): [email protected]  

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on [email protected]  

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage): Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich  

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