"Research Technician"

Job details

Salary

Grade: 4

Incremental Scale

Salary Scale: £23,144 - £25,138

Full-time Fixed Term 24 Months

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Academic and Research

Date posted

15/03/2024

Job reference

KU00003978

Attachments

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KU00003978 Research Technician JDPS.pdf

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KU00003978 Research Technician JDPS.docx

Job description

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the laboratory of Dr Torode within the growing and highly successful School of Life Sciences. The school has a strong commitment to, and nationally leading reputation in, delivering high quality research and educational programmes. This position will require the processing of algal cell wall biomass, chemical analysis of polysaccharides, and testing for bioactivities in plant systems.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with significant experience of working in a laboratory environment and who have experience in operation of scientific instrumentation, laboratory and analytical equipment. Experience of characterising sulphated polysaccharides and work on fungi / oomycetes is desirable. You will be qualified with a degree in a bioscience related subject.

The Benefits

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, including:  

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. 

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.

The University

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/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For further details regarding this vacancy, please click on either the Word or PDF version of the attachment above.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Tom Torode:  t.torode@keele.ac.uk .  Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Interviews will be held on: 25/04/2024