Technician – Microbiology (0.8FTE)

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This is a part time (0.8FTE)/fixed term maternity cover for 8 months

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.  

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21^st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022). 

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

The Directorate of School Professional Services (SPS) provides support for three Academic Schools; Registry, Technical Services and Administration teams. The directorates focus is to provide an outstanding service to all our users supporting and enhancing the student experience.

SPS Technical Services (Science) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Technician to support the delivery of GCU programmes in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BIO) within the Charles Oakley Laboratories. Successful candidate will be a core member of a Technical Team providing practical laboratory support to the teaching activities within the department to ensure our students and staff have an excellent experience within a quality multidisciplinary technical service.

The successful candidate will undertake technical responsibilities within the subject area of Microbiology to support Undergraduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) practical labs. Essential skills, expertise and work experience required within this subject area will include: Proficiencies in Microbiology aseptic techniques, safe use and disposal of Microbes, the ability to identify, characterise and inoculate microbes, preparation and dispensing of media and safe use of autoclaves for decontamination and sterilisation purposes.

 

 

Other essential criteria for the role includes:

• Excellent organisational skills and good problem solving abilities.
• Evidence of being able to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of working to regulatory Health and Safety processes/procedures including COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads.

Additionally, as a core member of the Technical Team, you may also be required to support the work of other members of the Technical Team to ensure that full support is available. Therefore, subject knowledge and practical experience of Molecular Biology techniques/skills such as DNA/RNA isolation, agarose gel preparation, gel electrophoresis, buffer preparation, PCR and working knowledge/use of associated equipment would be desirable.

For further information, please contact: Fiona Biggerstaff, Technical Manager fiona.biggerstaff@gcu.ac.uk  

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).