Science Laboratory
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Medway School of Pharmacy is a unique collaboration between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent. The school is located at Chatham Maritime in Medway, Kent and has approximately 600 undergraduates and over 100 FTE postgraduates (including PhD’s).
We currently have a vacancy for two Teaching Support Technicians, to join our friendly team of eight technicians. The postholder will be working in the Science based laboratories. These include Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Biological Sciences, and Micro/Molecular Sciences.
The post is a full time, term time only, (30 weeks per annum).
Applicants must have at least a BTEC or equivalent in a Science related subject, (Chemistry or a Biological field preferred). Applicants without the relevant qualification but with significant experience will be considered.
The post holder will be expected to provide technical and teaching support to students studying a Pharmacy programme. They will be working in the Science laboratories supporting students in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science and Biological Science modules. Prospective candidates must have a good knowledge in their field of expertise. Candidates must have a willingness to learn new skills and be prepared to move between disciplines as the work dictates.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lynn Gallagher on l.j.gallagher@gre.ac.uk
Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team on hrsr-fes@greenwich.ac.uk
We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.
Academic Career Pathways
The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission.
We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.
We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,948 - £28,929 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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