Laboratory Technician - Anatomy

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FHMS Faculty Admin
Location:  Guildford
Salary:  £26,444 to £27,979 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Sunday 14 July 2024
Interview Date:  Monday 22 July 2024
Reference:  029424

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

An exciting position for a Laboratory Technician (Anatomy) in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.  You’ll be working in a fast-paced and dynamic Laboratory environment dealing with veterinary and pathology sciences, so you’ll need a strong constitution, willingness to get your hands dirty and flexibility and adaptability to be able to keep up with an ever-changing environment. 

You’ll also need to be physically fit and able to assist with the preparation, delivery and clear up of anatomy teaching classes. This includes the ordering and collection of supplies and specimens from a variety of locations using a Van, so a valid UK Driving license is a requirement.  

Other responsibilities include:

- Perform Laboratory maintenance tasks such as equipment checks, setting up & monitoring teaching equipment, and sterilisation duties to ensure clean PPE is provided for all teaching sessions

- Monitor & maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety Procedures, including COSHH and disposal of waste & specimens

- Safe handling of biological samples

- Lifting and carrying heavy loads with and without the aid of lifting equipment 

- Assist with the design and development of Models used in teaching across the vet school

The role may require a significant amount of manual handling and an ability to adapt to changes in the workload at peak times. You must be able to work independently and have good time management skills.

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with a CV and cover letter. For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Thomas Hussey at  [email protected] . 

Please note that interviews are due to take place week commencing 22nd July. 

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.