We are seeking a Technical Assistant to work within the Faculty of Science. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in our Chemistry teaching laboratories, supporting world-class teaching. About the role Working to assist members of the technical team, your duties will include supporting the set-up, turn-around and clear down of a wide range of undergraduate practical classes. With a focus on efficiency, the role includes: organizing glassware basic chemical preparation PAT -testing preparing laboratory materials for washing and/or sterilization supplying laboratory materials ensuring laboratory housekeeping is carried out to an impeccable standard You will also contribute to the smooth running of the departments’ communal research facilities including autoclaves, wash–up facilities, glasshouses, waste stores and organism facilities. Whilst your role will support staff in research, you won’t be carrying out any research. About you Our ideal candidate will: enjoy engaging with others be proficient in following clear instructions have good attention to detail enjoy a hands-on, active role have a proven interest in science have an understanding of higher risk activities Technical or laboratory experience is not essential but would be a bonus. Further information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Marianne Harkins ( mh580bath.ac.uk ) or Josh Byers ( jdb59bath.ac.uk ). What we can offer you: a very generous employer contributory pension scheme generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan. Find out more about our benefits. 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. 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: 02 Oct 2024 Department: Technical & Experimental Salary: £22,728 to £23,581