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Job Number SU01035 Contract Type Permanent Salary £29,959 to £33,482 per annum Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Science and Engineering Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 29 Jun 2025 Interview Date 10 Jul 2025 Informal Enquiries

• Hilary Williams h.c.williams@swansea.ac.uk
• Hugh Thomas Hugh.thomas@swansea.ac.uk

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The Department of Biosciences at Swansea University are seeking to appoint a Bioscience Technician to work within the Faculty of Science & Engineering (FSE).

The role will involve working as part of the Faculty’s Technical, Infrastructure and Environment team, and in collaboration with colleagues from other University Directorates and Professional Services Units, to implement the operational plans associated with their respective environment ensuring alignment and connection to other Faculties, Professional Service Units and overarching strategies and plans to enhance efficiencies and quality.

The Technician (Biosciences) will work closely with Faculty’s staff members, and colleagues within other Professional Services Units/Faculties, to ensure the effective day to day running of their respective environment; inclusive of Faculty specific equipment, consumables and other systems required to deliver the faculty’s teaching and research endeavours. This will be achieved by engaging with a network of individuals inclusive of the Faculty Technical team, other University staff and suppliers.

The postholder will also be required to maintain, service, calibrate and repair of equipment to meet required needs. Provide a supporting role within Biosciences facilities working in collaboration with staff, students and other faculties as required. This includes Shared Laboratories facilities to ensure the smooth running of Bioscience, BIO-Chem, AMS & Pharmacy practicals.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

More details about the Bioscience department can be found here – https://www.swansea.ac.uk/bioscience/

The Successful Candidate Must

• Be educated to minimum A Level standard preferably including a Biosciences related subject or Level 4 qualification in a Science related subject and/or evidence of equivalent experience and qualifications commensurate with the roles and responsibilities of the job.
• Have demonstrable experience of delivering technical support in a technical environment within Biosciences or a closely related field.
• Have demonstrable experience of health and safety processes in a technical environment within Biosciences or a closely related field. E.g., risk assessments, COSHH assessments etc.
• Be able to prepare relevant chemical solutions and materials for Biosciences or closely related experiments and
• Have the ability to read and understand technical work instructions and to interpret and assist with the production of documents and processes.
• Preferably have experience of working in the HE Sector.

2 Positions Available

1 x permanent

1 x fixed term (maternity cover)

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