We are happy to invite applications for the post of Science Assistant, in the Faculty of Science. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in our Department of Life Sciences teaching laboratories, supporting world-class teaching.
About The Role
Working to assist members of the Technical Services Team, Science Assistant duties 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 organising glassware, basic chemical preparation, PAT-testing, preparing laboratory materials for washing and/or sterilisation, supplying laboratory materials and ensuring laboratory housekeeping is carried out to an impeccable standard.
Lab Assistants also contribute to the smooth running of the departments’ communal research facilities including autoclaves, wash–up facilities, glasshouses, waste stores and organism facilities.
For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Marianne Harkins (mh580@bath.ac.uk) or Ewan Basterfield (prsecb@bath.ac.uk).
Interviews to be held week commencing 28th April 2025.
About You
Candidates with technical, science or service provision experience and a proven interest in Life Science subjects are encouraged to apply. A person who can engage with a wide range of stakeholders, can multi-task and prioritise key tasks and are proficient in following clear instructions would enjoy this hands-on, active post.
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
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Closing Date: 21 Apr 2025
Department: Technical & Experimental
Salary: £23,028 to £23,881
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