Technical Assistant – Research Labs/Core Technical Assistant (107765-1025) Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry Department Chemistry Position Type Permanent Salary £23,915 to £24,685 per annum About the Role For informal enquiries, please contact Begum Canan Yildiz Aras (Deputy Technical Services Facilities Manager) at begum-canan.yildiz-aras@warwick.ac.uk. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the Technical Services Team supporting the Department of Chemistry’s research laboratories and associated infrastructure at the University of Warwick. Reporting to the Deputy Technical Services Manager (Research), you will join a team of Senior Support Technicians who deliver high quality technical support to staff, students and visitors. You will contribute to the smooth running of the Department, working flexibly with staff across the department and the wider technical services team to achieve a high standard of support for staff and students. This is a great opportunity for an individual wishing to extend and further develop their skills in an academic environment, whilst learning about a growing strategically important department at the University of Warwick. About You Success in this role will require excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude with a desire to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team and an ability to work independently in a busy environment. Previous experience of manual handling and handling chemical waste would be an advantage, also noting some of the duties are based outdoors (appropriate outdoor clothing and PPE are provided). It would be desirable if you have a basic working knowledge of COSHH regulations and previous experience of inputting into databases and maintaining manual/electronic records. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the About the Department The Department of Chemistry at Warwick is a thriving community of students, academics, researchers, and support staff. Our fundamental research pushes boundaries in all major fields of Chemistry. Through collaborations with the wider science community and industry, our applied work aims to tackle huge global issues from antimicrobial resistance to solar energy harvesting, and sustainable materials. We provide an inclusive, vibrant and friendly environment where our students have dedicated support to explore their passion for chemistry. Athena SWAN Silver Award We are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities. About the University We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.* Find out more about us on our website. QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021 How to Apply CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 23:55 (BST) To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter. Your CV should include: Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.). Your cover letter should explain: Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here. The person specification identifies the essential and desirable skills, knowledge, and experience that you will need to have to undertake the role. The shortlisting panel will study your application and look for evidence that you meet each criterion. In your supporting statement you must make a case for selection by demonstrating how your experience matches the criteria. An example of meeting the criterion “Ability to write clearly” in a person specification might be met by the following: “In my last job, I produced written reports (or minutes), prepared agendas, and distributed relevant papers to the resources Group Committee, recognising the need to be able to sum up points clearly and confidently, set out actions, and provide an accurate summary of the meeting, proof reading the final copy. I enjoy writing and believe I express myself well”. The panel cannot make assumptions about your qualifications and will only base their decision upon factual information that you have submitted. Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be confirmed Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered. What we Offer We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including: An attractive pension scheme. 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer. Our Commitment to Inclusion Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick. We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance. Safeguarding & DBS The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding. Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process. Right to Work in the UK We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.