Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.
This role is based within Coventry University Group, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group and will be based at our Dagenham campus.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Technician, you will be tasked with the day-to-day operation of the laboratory facilities at CU London Dagenham providing support to fellow technicians, students and academic staff with the preparation of materials and equipment for practical classes to ensure that all students receive an excellent experience.
Other responsibilities of the role include preparing experiments and setup for teaching sessions, maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper calibration and operation; Assisting with the preparation of reagents and solutions; Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment; Collaborating with team members to achieve project goals and deadlines; Completing and compiling appropriate risk assessments and health and safety forms.
Our Successful Candidate
You will be a highly motivated and passionate technician and be able to communicate with the Health & Life Science team and students. Working under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Technician, the role involves liaising with staff and students as necessary, to provide specific expertise and support for practical activities. It will involve working with specialist equipment, chemicals, and microbes, and ensuring a highly beneficial environment is provided for students to optimise learning, so good knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations is essential.
Additional attributes that would be essential include being familiar with laboratory equipment and instrumentation. You will have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant laboratory environment and develop new laboratory protocols for teaching sessions aimed at Level 3-6 students.
You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a minimum of grade C in Maths and English. You will also hold a HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline and have undertaken the relevant Lab and Associated Technical Activities professional qualification.
The Benefits
Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:
• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment and our Technician Commitment Action Plan aims to promote recognition, visibility, and career development for technicians, as well as ensure the sustainability of technician roles.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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