About the role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive individual to be responsible for the management of our downstream bioprocessing and analytical facilities. This includes overseeing a diverse range of equipment such as chromatography systems, filtration units, centrifuges, homogenisers, and analytical instruments (, HPLC, GC, LCMS, particle sizing technologies).
The post holder will provide expert technical support to enable high-quality research, teaching, training, and external engagement activities, including contract research. They will play a key role in the ongoing development and optimisation of our bioprocessing and analytical capabilities, ensuring the facilities remain at the forefront of innovation and excellence.
About you
You will bring strong expertise in bioprocessing techniques and a thorough understanding of health and safety policies and procedures. Your advanced practical skills in operating and maintaining analytical and downstream processing equipment will be essential to the role.
We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to supporting a dynamic research and teaching environment. Experience in facility management within a bioprocessing context would be highly advantageous.
For more insight into the post's requirements please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
FURTHER INFORMATION
With the use of examples, please include a statement in support of your application demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance