Job Title: Technician (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Grade 3)
School: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Salary: £21,934 - £23,149
Closing Date: 2 April 2023 at 23:59
Reference Number: 18904
Campus: Coleraine

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will perform a range of routine technical or practical tasks and have the ability to understand and employ established technical practices and procedures, primarily within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on the Coleraine Campus. The role requires a working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures and may involve responsibility for a specific area of work.

We intend to create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

Applicants should hold:

- Four GCSEs or equivalent to include English Language, Mathematics and Biology / Chemistry.

- Evidence of practical experience of working in a laboratory environment.

- Knowledge and understanding of H&S requirements e.g. Manual Handling, COSHH and Risk Assessment.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary.

- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed.

- Enrolment in NILGOSC pension scheme - employer contribution of 19.5%, employee contribution of between 5.5% to 6.8%.

- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.

- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.

- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.

- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

The School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.