A unique opportunity for an individual to join as a Laboratory Technician in the Medical School at the University of Surrey. This role provides technical support to the teaching and research areas in the Anatomy facilities within the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences.
The School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey offers a 4-year, graduate-entry bachelor’s degree medical programme. The first cohort of students started their studies in September 2024.
You'll provide technical support to academic and research staff and undergraduate students during the teaching sessions and lab placements.
Role & Responsibilities
You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, responsible for the dissecting room and the associated facilities. Flexibility, adaptability, physical fitness and the ability to assist with the preparation, delivery, and clean-up of anatomy teaching classes are essential. Experience in HTA compliance, protocols and procedures, and having served as a person designated on a HTA Anatomy licence is required.
1. Preparation for scheduled teaching sessions and external course providers using the facility – set up/clear down, layout specimens (including cadavers, skeletons, bones, models, radiographs and other resources), and manage related administration.
2. Assist in the day-to-day support of the laboratory, including hygienic preparation of specimens, ordering consumables, cadaver preparation, laundering of PPE and waste disposal.
3. Liaise with academic colleagues to ensure their teaching requirements are understood and documented, ready for preparation of classes.
4. Assist with the disposal of the remains of cadavers according to the requirements of the HT Act 2004.
5. Monitor and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety procedures such as HTA, COSHH, electrical safety testing, and waste disposal. Assume the position of fire warden and first aider.
6. Participate in demonstrations/workshops for visitors as part of Open Days, Offer Holder Days, Widening Participation and other events.
7. Undertake other technical duties as required, including maintaining clean and hygienic conditions, conducting regular maintenance checks, reporting faults and arranging repairs, and monitoring and organising resource requirements.
8. As directed by the line manager, work in other areas within the technical team as necessary to meet business needs.
The role may require a significant amount of manual handling and an ability to adapt to changes in workload at peak times. You must be able to work independently and possess good time management skills.
A standard DBS check is required for this position.
What's in it for you?
* 12% employer pension contribution
* Up to 40 days holiday: 25 days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
* Travel & family benefits, including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
* Student discount eligibility
* On-site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates
* On-site parking, cafés and restaurants
Further details
In return, we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family-friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
For more information, contact Katy Walker at katherine.walker@surrey.ac.uk.
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