Job Description

Technical Services

This full-time term-time (33 weeks per year) permanent role is available immediately.

We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Working as part of the HLS St Luke\xe2\x80\x99s and hospital sites team in Technical Services the role holder provides direct support to research and teaching activities at the St Luke\xe2\x80\x99s campus for the Medical Imaging department and Medical Science, Neurosciences and BMBS undergraduate programmes.

The primary function of this role is to provide laboratory support for the Graduate School of Education and Medical Sciences teaching laboratory on the St. Luke\xe2\x80\x99s Campus. You will support academic staff in the delivery of undergraduate teaching in medical science, genetics/genomics, neuroscience, pharmacology, medical imaging and postgraduate science teaching from 08.30am until 18.30 (our extended teaching day).

The working pattern can be flexible with general working hours being 9:00-16:00. The role holder will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the laboratories and will work in conjunction with the Laboratory Management Team and Laboratory Assistants in delivering a safe and efficient working environment for staff and students.

The post is campus-based 36.5 hours per week for the 33 weeks of term a year and the working pattern may include a start time of 8.00am or a finish time of 19:00pm.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Why our staff love working here

We are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and offer a wide range of benefits to support you while you work, including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus\xe2\x80\x99 and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we\xe2\x80\x99re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting either Michael Worth, email: , or Charlotte Cook, email:

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

Job title Laboratory Assistant Job reference R80078 Date posted 22/08/2023 Application closing date 03/09/2023 Location Exeter Salary The starting salary will be from \xc2\xa322,715 (pro rata for term time only) on Grade C, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme. Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Technicians and Laboratory Staff Attachments Blank Job description

Technical Services

This full-time term-time (33 weeks per year) permanent role is available immediately.

We need a team of talented individuals to support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Working as part of the HLS St Luke\xe2\x80\x99s and hospital sites team in Technical Services the role holder provides direct support to research and teaching activities at the St Luke\xe2\x80\x99s campus for the Medical Imaging department and Medical Science, Neurosciences and BMBS undergraduate programmes.

The primary function of this role is to provide laboratory support for the Graduate School of Education and Medical Sciences teaching laboratory on the St. Luke\xe2\x80\x99s Campus. You will support academic staff in the delivery of undergraduate teaching in medical science, genetics/genomics, neuroscience, pharmacology, medical imaging and postgraduate science teaching from 08.30am until 18.30 (our extended teaching day).

The working pattern can be flexible with general working hours being 9:00-16:00. The role holder will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the laboratories and will work in conjunction with the Laboratory Management Team and Laboratory Assistants in delivering a safe and efficient working environment for staff and students.

The post is campus-based 36.5 hours per week for the 33 weeks of term a year and the working pattern may include a start time of 8.00am or a finish time of 19:00pm.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Why our staff love working here

We are committed to ensuring a healthy work life balance and offer a wide range of benefits to support you while you work, including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus\xe2\x80\x99 and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).

Our research income in recent years means we\xe2\x80\x99re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting either Michael Worth, email: , or Charlotte Cook, email:

This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focusing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

University of Exeter