Marine Biology Technical Manager

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Plymouth University seeks a dynamic and experienced individual to manage the Marine Biology technical team within the School of Biological and Marine Sciences (SoBMS). As the Marine Biology Technical Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the technical team within a thriving area of the University, this will be achieved by coordinating your team and leading by example to provide support for both teaching and research activities.

Your Responsibilities

Embedded within a collaborative team under the guidance of the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing, and developing all aspects of the Marine Biology technical team
• Maintaining, providing, and developing specialist skills in order to support teaching, research and enterprise within the School, Faculty and wider University
• Managing and maintaining all equipment within marine biology facilities
• Training and supervising staff and students working within marine biology facilities
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety associated with the marine biology facilities, including the provision of all relevant documentation

Your Qualifications and Experience

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A marine biology degree or equivalent
• Experience of leading, managing or supervising a team
• Experience of operating, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing scientific equipment
• Experience of laboratory Health & Safety e.g. COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Experience in husbandry of a variety of tropical and temperate marine/aquatic species, both vertebrate and invertebrate including rearing of live foods.
• Experience of deploying equipment from boats
• Full UK driving license

Your Personal Attributes

We seek an individual who is skilled in:

• Knowledgeable of marine species identification both in the laboratory and in the field
• Able to engage students and colleagues and motivate and inspire them to perform at their best
• Molecular techniques e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, RT, PCR, qPCR
• Constructing and designing mesocosm experiments and manipulating environmental factors e.g. temperature, salinity & gases
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring alignment with overall goals and objectives

A current full driving licence (manual transmission) is essential as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles. This role is also subject to health surveillance with our Occupational Health team.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Matthew Hoddinott by email at [email protected] .

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 4th March 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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