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We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
The role
We are excited to recruit a laboratory technician to support our dedicated 200-student capacity undergraduate teaching laboratory, and our brand-new food & nutrition kitchen lab, in the school of Biosciences. As a teaching laboratory technician at Surrey, you will assist in delivering our many practical classes and ensure students receive the best possible experience during their time with us. Due to the wide variety of modules the students are offered throughout their three-to-four-year courses, you will gain many new and interesting skills in food science, nutrition, dietetics, biochemistry, microbiology and more!
You will be working with a team of technicians and will be interacting with students, academic staff, and other members of the technical team daily. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, ensuring everything is provided to the highest possible standard.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background in food science, nutrition & dietetics who enjoys working as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a laboratory and kitchen, have good communication skills, an understanding of Health and Safety and a willingness to learn and develop themselves.
How to apply
Please apply on the University website and submit a CV and cover letter with your application. For further information, please see the job description or for an informal discussion, please contact Eddie McCarthy (e.mccarthy@surrey.ac.uk )
For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.