Senior Technician Vertebrate

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Description:

The Faculty of Science and Engineering, wish to appoint a part time (0.5FTE) Technician to provide teaching and research support for the School of Biology and Marine Sciences (SoBMS) in the area of animal husbandry for lower vertebrates and invertebrates. You will work as part of a team under the direction of the Technical Manager and deliver support in all aspects of laboratory and field work with a focus on lower vertebrates (e.g. fish, amphibians and reptiles) and invertebrates. You will primarily be based on the University’s main campus but you may also be required to work at Coxside Marine Station and in the field. The service underpins both teaching and research activity in biology and marine sciences. You will be computer literate, enthusiastic, pro-active, and able to prioritise and understand the principles of providing a high standard of support to students and academic staff. You will work alongside academic staff to provide support for the Zoo Conservation MSc degree and BSc degrees that include aspects of animal welfare. It is essential that you have a formal qualification resulting from a period of practical and/or theoretical training, e.g. a degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Health and Safety is considered of the utmost importance. You will be expected to contribute to the management of risk through CoSHH and Risk assessments and by monitoring activities. Familiarity with reagents, chemicals, scientific consumables and instrumentation / equipment is required. It is essential that you have experience of working with amphibians/reptiles and invertebrates, and in maintaining aquaria and vivaria. You will also have experience of managing live food sources and nutritional supplement provisions. You will be proactive in your approach to improving and developing yourself and the service you provide, showing personal initiative and good judgement when faced with complex problems. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, experience, and skills elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Matthew Hoddinott by email matthew.hoddinott@plymouth.ac.uk Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 11th April 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a part time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed term basis for a period of 3 years due to business demand. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£26,341 to £30,497 pro rata per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Part-Time, Fixed Term

Contractual hours:

18.5

Basis:

PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>

You will work as part of a team under the direction of the Technical Manager and deliver support in all

aspects of laboratory and field work with a focus on lower vertebrates (e.g. fish, amphibians and reptiles) and invertebrates. You will primarily be based on the University’s main campus but you may also be required to work at Coxside Marine Station and in the field. The service underpins both teaching and research activity in biology and marine sciences. You will be computer literate, enthusiastic, pro-active, and able to prioritise and understand the principles of providing a high standard of support to students and academic staff. You will work alongside academic staff to provide support for the Zoo Conservation MSc degree and BSc degrees that include aspects of animal welfare.

It is essential that you have a formal qualification resulting from a period of practical and/or theoretical training, e.g. a degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Health and Safety is considered of the utmost importance. You will be expected to contribute to the management of risk through CoSHH and Risk assessments and by monitoring activities. Familiarity with reagents, chemicals, scientific consumables and instrumentation / equipment is required. It is essential that you have experience of working with amphibians/reptiles and invertebrates, and in maintaining aquaria and vivaria. You will also have experience of managing live food sources and nutritional supplement provisions.

You will be proactive in your approach to improving and developing yourself and the service you provide, showing personal initiative and good judgement when faced with complex problems.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, experience, and skills elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Matthew Hoddinott by email matthew.hoddinott@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 11

th

April 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part time position working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed term basis for a period of 3 years due to business demand.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Job Description

A8515

£26,341 to £30,497 pro rata per annum - Grade 5

26341

26341

30497

Professional/Support Services

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Part-Time, Fixed Term

18.5

PT Temporary Parttime All Year

Tue, 1 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk