Recruitment Role Profile Form (Template)
Version 1.0
Last amended: February 2011
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Recruitment Role Profile Form
Job Title:
Technician
School/Department:
School of Pharmacy
Salary:
£14,767 - £16,017 per annum, depending on skills and
experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject
to performance.
Job Family and Level:
Technical Services Level 1
Contract Status:
Permanent
Hours of Work:
23 hours per week, work pattern to be agreed.
Location:
Psychology Building
Reporting to:
Judith Greenfield, Technical Manager
Purpose of the New Role:
To provide technical support to the Gene Regulation and RNA Biology Research group to enable
and ensure the safe and effective operation of research and laboratory activities. The role will
be based in the Psychology Building but will also undertake work in the Boots Science Building.
Main Responsibilities
1.
2
3.
4.
% time
per year
Routine preparation and maintenance of stocks of sterile research solutions as
required including yeast and bacterial culture media, cell culture media and
reagents, specialist RNAse free solutions, and electrophoresis buffers. This
requires following precise methods and protocols to ensure the group is
provided with sufficient supplies for them to continue their work. Operation of
an autoclave for sterilisation of media, buffers, glassware, tips or other
consumables and to ensure all the waste products produced by the group are
decontaminated before correct disposal in line with School and University
policies.
Provide a glass washing service to the group to ensure glassware is properly
cleaned to a high standard. This includes both RNAse free protocols and
detergent free glassware for yeast, and requires the use of dedicated washing
machine(s), dryers etc. Sterilisation of glassware and other items where
required.
Collection of deliveries, checking off against the relevant paperwork, and
delivering to the end user.
Complying with storage and health and safety procedures. This will include
collection of goods from another building using the School van.
General cleaning of benches in research laboratories, including laminar flow
and category II cabinets, sinks, incubators, shelves and equipment, on a
weekly rota to ensure GLP is maintained. Routine emptying of bins and
autoclaving waste ensuring the correct disposal route. Defrosting of fridges
Recruitment
40%
25%
20%
10%
5.
6.
7.
and freezers when necessary.
Monitor levels of liquid nitrogen in the cell banks, and top up when necessary.
Provide dry ice stocks as required.
Delivery of gas cylinders to the laboratories as and when required.
Provide cover for other Level 1 Pharmacy technicians in times of absence.
Any other duties appropriate to the role and level.
3%
2%
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Skills/Training
Essential
A good general standard of education,
including GCSE Grade C or above (or
equivalent) in Maths and English.
Desirable
Basic understanding of health and
safety regulations and procedures.
Basic IT skills.
Positive attitude to work.
Good organisational skills.
First Aid Certificate.
Good written and verbal
communication skills.
Understanding of Good
Laboratory Practice.
Flexibility and accuracy with attention
to detail.
Clean driving license.
Ability to lift and move objects as this
role will involve storing and moving
consumables and equipment.
Experience
Previous work experience in a
relevant role.
Experience of working within a
research or educational
environment.
Experience of handling liquid
nitrogen dewars and heavy gas
cylinders.
Decision Making
i)
taken independently by the role holder
Prioritise own work load, depending on the needs of the research groups.
Monitor, maintain and replenish stock levels of media, buffers, glassware and consumable
items.
ii)
taken in collaboration with others
In response to requests for additional duties, or problems liaise with Technical Manager or
senior technician.
iii)
referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder
Any non-routine problems refer to Judith Greenfield (Technical Manager) or Prof David Heery
(Academic head of GRRB group).
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