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Technician - Forensic Science

Salary- £23,829 - £25,766

About the Role

Due to the continued growth in student numbers in Chemistry & Forensic, a technician vacancy has arisen for a Forensic science Technician to work and oversee a suite of forensic science labs, supporting the Forensic teaching labs and the crime scene training facility

Working as part of a flexible and busy team of technicians spread across multiple buildings, the role will involve providing technical support to students, researchers and academics involved in the Forensic Science. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician with relevant experience, ideally with some experience in a higher education environment.

You will assist with the management and maintenance of the labs, ensuring they are kept to the highest standard of cleanliness & organization. You will be responsible for ensuring that equipment in the labs is maintained and enable students to undertake their work, from simple equipment such as balances to high spec instrumentation.

You will also be expected to be flexible and support colleagues and students in other areas of the School of Science and Technology, as part of a School-wide technical team.

Other essential competencies for the job are adaptability, organization, teamwork, and a commitment to a high-quality customer experience.

We are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and world-leading research, that changes lives and society. If you are ambitious to shape the future, and contribute to our mission, come and join our exciting team of enthusiastic staff and students.

Interview date: W/c 22nd May

If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Diego Lo Destro, Technical Team Leader via email diego.lodestro@ntu.ac.uk.

About Us.

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Our industry-standard Forensic Science facilities and equipment support our teaching and research and they are also used regularly by external organisations. Our crime scene training facility is one of the largest in the UK and is regularly used for teaching, training and research.

Join Us.

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Generous pension scheme with life assurance. We contribute 17.2% of your salary.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

About NTU.

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.