Laboratory Technical Support Officer - Inverness, United Kingdom - SRUC Scotland's Rural College

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

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Inverness, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.

Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health in Inverness is seeking a Laboratory Technical Support Officer to assist with the general day to day running and maintenance of the laboratory, ensuring a high standard of health and safety and providing technicalsupport to the small team of laboratory scientists.

This post will help to ensure that the delivery of laboratory components of research and surveillance projects are delivered to time and required standards.

The Inverness Campus is undergoing significant growth and development and this role will also support laboratory activities as part of teaching and training pursuits for undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programmes.

The post holder may have direct contactwith students and be expected to provide technical support to allow others to support student learning, both across the SRUC Inverness campus and, in time, across the Department/Faculty.

To be considered for the role, you should have a good general standard of education and have experience of undertaking a range of technical support activities.

Applicants should have an understanding of health and safety policies and procedures relevantto the role and an interest in developing laboratory skills.

Excellent organisational skills and communication skills are essential.

The is a permanent, full time role of 37 hours per week.

Closing date: 16 January 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

Enhanced holidays
Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)
Cycle to work scheme
RAC Membership
Enhanced family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

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