Overview
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Pay and Contract
Permanent, full time 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Band 3 - £28,778 to £32,080 per annum
Responsibilities
* The post holder will support the running of our life science laboratories and provide technical support to students and staff.
* They will assist in the organisation, preparation and delivery of practical sessions and will be responsible for ordering and maintaining stocks and equipment.
Qualifications
* The post holder should hold a degree/HNC in a relevant life science subject and have experience working in research or teaching laboratories.
* They will have experience in using a wide range of science equipment and good knowledge of the techniques commonly used within the life sciences.
* You will have excellent organisation and communication skills and be able to work independently and effectively within a small team.
Team
You will be joining a team of talented and dedicated technicians working across the School of Health, Sciences and Society, with a focus on Life Sciences. You will report to the Senior Life Sciences Technician, and additionally, you will work closely with the School Manager, Head of Life and Sport Sciences and the academic course teams in the Life Sciences area.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
* Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
* Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
* Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) - with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
* Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
* Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports; plus discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports.
* Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
* Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Staff recognition annual awards.
Closing Date
Friday 05 September 2025
Interview Date
Thursday 18 September 2025
Visa sponsorship
Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
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