Graduate Laboratory Technician

Job Summary - The Engineering Teaching Laboratories at the University of Exeter have a new opportunity for a Trainee Laboratory Technician to join their team. You will engage with lab users and facilities to provide a front-line technical service, supporting and preparing the lab activities.  You will work with leading Engineering researchers and discover opportunities for further work and research. This role will allow you to gain professional registration (if not already accredited) and access to experienced technical staff with a variety of career development knowledge and skills. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineering graduate to build on their skills and techniques and start a rewarding career with a world-renowned employer offering competitive staff benefits. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers full-time hours (36.5 hours per week) over a 12-month period initially. You will be based on Streatham Campus in Exeter for most of the time, but there will be opportunities to conduct fieldwork which might be off site. For more information on the GBP scheme please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships  

About You - You should be a graduate who has a relevant engineering degree and has effective communication skills, the ability to use own initiative, is happy working as part of a team, has attention to detail and has experience of participating on manual practical projects that required the use of equipment and tools. You should be practical, creative, be adaptable to circumstances, have skills in problem solving and critical thinking, have the ability to follow complete instructions and to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines. A good understanding of applied engineering would be beneficial.

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount), Salary Exchange Schemes such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres.  The university offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team.   You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities. If you are not currently in Exeter / Cornwall please have a look at our website for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.

Application Closing Date: 19 July 2022

Interviews: To be confirmed

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The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.