Overview
Technician – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About Us
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:
- Educating the next generation of change-makers
- Challenging ideas and driving change through research
- Giving back to society through meaningful service
- Working with our local communities in London
- Fostering global citizens with an international perspective
The post holder will be a member of the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. We are one of the largest and most successful centres for research and education in the UK, with extensive global partnerships, world-renowned researchers and a passionate student body.
The post holder will be part of the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences (SIMS)’s professional services team split across 3 locations at Guy’s campus, providing high quality technical support to the School and specific support to its education/ research activities.
About the role
The role is to provide a comprehensive technical support service across the School (Guy’s campus primary location), to support the daily operations associated with the School’s Research activities, working closely with the School Leadership Team and the School Technical Manager (Although the role may be allocated to a primary location, please be advise that you will be expected to work across the SIMS estate – on various Campuses, as and when required.) You will also ensure the operation and basic maintenance of autoclaves, glass washing machines and drying ovens for the School (Guy’s campus primarily) ensuring continuous service.
This role will support the School Technical Manager, School Manager and Head of School in providing operational leadership for Technical staff within the School and in coordinating the School’s compliance with all regulations and guidelines for Health and Safety, ensuring that all relevant safety-related Posts are filled.
Support the wider School Leadership Team in fostering a stimulating, innovative and inclusive cultural environment across the School enabling students and staff to thrive and develop, ensuring that technical staff experiences are actively considered and represented in the ongoing development and implementation of the diversity and inclusion agenda.
We hope that the role will help forge relationships with colleagues in the School, Faculty and university, to contribute to process development and adoption of best practice.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
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