About the role Applications are invited for the post of Teaching and Research Technician (Biomedical Sciences) within the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, at the University of Bath. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and interesting environment, supporting and enhancing world-class teaching. Working with other members of the technical team and academic staff, this post holder will facilitate all preparations for and the smooth-running of all Biomedical Sciences UG laboratory classes. While the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting laboratory Biomedical Sciences practical sessions, they and will also be involved in supporting Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Plant Science, Organism and Ecology classes. About you Health and Safety is an absolute priority in our Faculty and alongside more practical duties, the post holder will be expected to promote excellent H&S culture and contribute to a positive working environment. You will be experienced in providing technical, teaching or research support in a Higher Education or industry-based organisation. With strong academic and practical knowledge of biomedical science, genetics or molecular biology you will also have: A degree in a relevant Life Sciences subject. Significant experience of tissue culture, cell culture and/or molecular techniques. Experience of preparing chemical and biological materials. Practice in coordinating the set-up, change over and close-down of scientific sessions. Effective time-management and organisational skills, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work are all essential in this role. Great communication skills, diplomacy and a capacity to problem solve are also key. What we can offer you: We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information. Closing Date: 19 Feb 2025 Department: Technical & Experimental Salary: £26,038 to £29,659