An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Leading Technician in the Biomedical Sciences Teaching Laboratories. We are looking to welcome the successful candidate into the dedicated Teaching and Development team, providing excellent service and support as the Leading Technician in the School of Biochemistry teaching laboratories. The labs are used to deliver undergraduate and taught post-graduate practical teaching sessions 100’s of students who pass through the labs in any given teaching week. Delivery of a range of practical techniques supporting the academic concepts taught in units such as Biological Chemistry, Cellular Processes and Cellular Composition are supported. This includes those techniques investigating enzyme kinetics and inhibition to cloning of DNA in E.coli to analysis of proteins associated with human diseases. As well as servicing the undergraduate practical lab, you will also support academics delivering final year undergraduate and lab-based taught post-graduate projects undertaking both Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences degrees. You will lead, and line manage staff in your area, organise, prioritising and assigning tasks as needed to achieve team objectives. You will also have responsibility for communication, recruitment, welfare and development of the Biochemistry Teaching Technical Support Team.