At a Glance
- Tasks: Support labs by preparing equipment and assisting students in Pharmacy subjects.
- Company: Join the University of Lancashire's innovative Technical Services team.
- Benefits: Enjoy great annual leave, 24/7 online GP access, and more perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while working with cutting-edge lab technologies.
- Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant area required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About the role
The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join our Technical Services team who provides support to the wide variety of laboratories at our Preston campus. The successful candidate will primarily be focused on supporting undergraduate classes and research within our state-of-the-art laboratories based in Preston.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Set up and prepare laboratories.
- Provide day‑to‑day technical support and advice to staff and students across a diverse range of Pharmacy subjects, from dispensing medication to tablet manufacturing.
- Coordinate and undertake maintenance and configuration of equipment and relevant software.
- Assist in the introduction of new technologies, procedures and practices.
- Be familiar with pharmaceutical dispensing and laboratory equipment.
About you
Candidates should have experience of preparing, supporting and clearing away laboratory environments. They must possess practical skills and an ability to plan and prioritise workload. A Level 3 qualification, such as A Levels or BTEC, in a relevant area, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning is required for this role. Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
Benefits
We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.
Application requirements
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level. The University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to. The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on the Safeguarding page.
