Central Services Technician at Newcastle University

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) is looking for an enthusiastic Central Services Support Technician to become part of our dedicated team assisting research activities in the Devonshire Building. Your role is part of a technical support structure, affording you an opportunity to join a community of technicians working in a world class academic hub and supporting the faculty research, learning and teaching.

Under the direction of the technical management team, you will support activities within the Devonshire Building. You and the team will, amongst other duties.

• Provide a sterile media preparation service to include autoclaving fluids, utensils and laboratory discard materials.
• Using aseptic technique to prepare media and plates for microbial culture.
• Ensure a supply of clean laboratory glass and plastic ware to DNA analysis standards.
• Dispose of chemical, microbial and laboratory waste materials in accordance with the University safe disposal procedures including COSHH, BioCOSHH and Genetic Modification risk assessment.
• Support with the procurement and management of stock materials, including the reception and distribution of incoming materials and consumables obtained through the University purchasing service.

You will have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures in a laboratory setting. You will preferably have some experience in a relevant technical role in a science environment. You will have good organisation skills, be proactive, forward thinking and be able to meet tight deadlines. You should be forward-thinking diligent with excellent attention to detail. We are seeking to appoint a positive individual who embraces team working and collaboration. For informal enquiries, please contact David Whitaker by email: david.whitaker@ncl.ac.uk.

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We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

The position is available immediately and is offered on an open-ended (permanent) full-time basis.

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