Technician reference: SNS-013-25

Are you interested in providing research support in molecular microbiology? Do you have experience working independently and collaboratively within a team?

If so, then this is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Natural Sciences as a Technician. 

The role of Technician helps to deliver timely and effective specialised research, supports the effective and efficient operation of general facilities and resources, and provides inductions, training and demonstrations of specialist techniques to staff and students.

As a Technician you can expect to be involved in:

Operating technical equipment and assisting staff and students. Working effectively as a team and independently, providing technical advice in relation to the work area activities, equipment and the techniques used, to staff and students, as required. Experiencing working in a microbiology laboratory environment.

What will you bring to the role?

Educated to A level or equivalent qualification or experienceProven experience of working in a Technical support roleExperience using complex technical equipment and protocols

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-013-25.

Closing Date: 26 Mar 2025

Section: Technical

Salary: £26,642 to £29,659 per annum pro rata