Science Technician
| Posting date: | 21 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,138 to £29,605 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2QP |
| Company: | Liverpool John Moores University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4828_1724229886 |
Summary
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Are you passionate about science and looking to make a significant impact in an innovative and renowned institution? LJMU is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Science Technician, supporting our chemistry, analytical and pharmaceutical facilities.
As a technician, you will work in close partnership with senior colleagues, providing invaluable support to academic staff and other members of the technical team. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of teaching activities and research projects within the Faculty. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, contributing to the advancement of education and research in this dynamic field.
Collaboration and teamwork will be a key to your success in this role. You will work closely with academic staff, assisting them by ensuring that all equipment is appropriately maintained and calibrated. Your expertise in a range of scientific skills will be invaluable in providing technical support and guidance, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in our teaching and research endeavours.
We are looking for a highly skilled individual with a strong background in science with specific expertise in a chemistry or chemistry related field. Your knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory techniques & preparation, instrumentation and data analysis will be essential in supporting our academic endeavours.
Your ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team, will be crucial in this role. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent organisational skills. As a technician, you will play a key role in maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring their efficient operation, and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and students.
If you meet our criteria and want to join our technical team and contribute to shaping the future of research and education, then we would encourage you to apply. Please use the additional information part of the application form to demonstrate how you address all aspects of the person specification for this post.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
The school/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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