Technician

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University's School of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will work in the School supporting teaching activity within the school and associated buildings. You will work independently and as part of the technical team providing a range of technical services in accordance with established procedures and with limited supervision. Activities include preparing and supporting practical sessions in a teaching/laboratory environment, upkeep and maintenance of scientific equipment, and general laboratory upkeep. The role will support research activity where appropriate, including service of research of laboratories, general equipment support and specific research support.

You will have A level qualifications, including biology or chemistry and another science based subject or equivalent vocational qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City and Guild), Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/ Technician Commitment Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele. Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider.

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above. The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.