Senior Technician (Biomedical Sciences)

College of Science Technical - JBL Schools

The Schools of Life and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, and Pharmacy operate across the Joseph Bank Laboratories (JBL) and Minster House which house research and training facilities for the Schools and are complemented by teaching laboratories in the purpose-built Janet Lane-Claypon (JLC) Building. The JBL Schools Technical Team provide laboratory teaching and research support across these buildings for the students and staff within the University.

Currently we have a vacancy for an experienced senior technician to support our undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses in the fields of biomedical, biochemical and molecular sciences, and microbiology. We are seeking an individual with specialist skills across these areas to augment the multi-functional team that maintains facilities and provides high quality support for our taught courses and research. As Senior Technician, you will have experience of co-ordinating individuals and resources, demonstrate a dedication to working within multidisciplinary teams and an enthusiasm for success. Where applicable training in specific techniques and processes will form part of your personal development plan.

As an applicant for this post, you will:

• be dynamic and adaptable with a 'can do' approach
• have a scientific background with relevant experience of working in a laboratory setting
• demonstrate practical experience and knowledge of a variety of biomedical, biochemical, microbiological and molecular techniques
• have experience of supervising individual/teams of technicians
• demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills
• have a professional and customer focussed manner
• have an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, working flexibly across School buildings as appropriate
• have the potential to further develop your skills across the broad spectrum of attributes required for a technical role

The University of Lincoln is a visionary, ambitious institution and you will be working in the heart of a thriving, historic, safe and friendly city. The Schools provide a stimulating environment for academic teaching and research, and are based in high quality facilities.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Dr Ciara Casey, Technical Manager, by email at ccasey@lincoln.ac.uk.