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2 x Technician - Biosciences
Salary Grade E £26,712 - £28,047 per annum
Full Time/ Permanent
About the Role
We have two exciting opportunities to join our large and diverse Technical Team within the Biosciences department across both teaching and research. As a member of the Technical Team you will provide technical support and guidance to students and academic colleagues during practical sessions and demonstrations in the Bioscience laboratories. You will play a key role in enhancing the employability prospect of students by helping to create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment. You will be encouraged and supported to take personal development opportunities and actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge. The role requires you to work both independently and as a strong team player with like-minded people to support our modern lab spaces and equipment.
For more details, please take a look at the Job Description/Person Specification document attached below. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview Date: W/c 12th May 2025.
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
Our courses in the Department of Biosciences are research-led, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and access to high-specification facilities. It is one of the many reasons why our courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Royal Society of Biology and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environment Management.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Abby Whiley (Technical Team Leader) at abby.whiley@ntu.ac.uk
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We also offer:
* Between 25 and 30 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
* Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
* Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
* Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
* And a whole lot more
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.