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Scientific Officer

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
Location
Stratford, United Kingdom
Salary
£33,661 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Closing date
13 Oct 2024
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Location
Stratford Campus

Salary
Starting from £33,661 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Permanent

Closing Date
Sunday 13 October 2024

Interview Date
Wednesday 23 October 2024

Reference
1069-24-PS

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

Based at our Stratford campus, our school brings together UEL’s innovative research and teaching. We have a successful and expanding portfolio of teaching programmes and exciting new postgraduate programmes.   

The School of Health, Sport and Biosciences provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in a range of health and applied bioscience subjects including podiatry, physiotherapy, health studies, sports science, biomedical science, pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, and other subjects. 

About the Job

We are seeking to appoint a Scientific Officer to contribute to further development of the technical provision with the aim of producing an enhanced, efficient, and flexible and technical support system that meets the short, medium, and long-term needs of the school. To facilitate this, the school desires to put in place a high quality, highly skilled technical services team, ready to respond to change and able to support the diverse teaching, research and income generation activities that are necessary to ensure the school’s continued viability. This team will be characterised by flexibility, agility, and a commitment to providing a first-class service.  

About You

The appointed person will have an undergraduate degree incorporating Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Immunology with demonstrable English and Math skills. In addition, practical knowledge and experience of laboratory techniques and use of laboratory equipment.

Benefits Package

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

  • 20% pension contribution (4% from you, 16% from us)
  • 25 days holiday, plus 3 days over Christmas and bank holidays
  • Hybrid working options for most positions
  • 3 times base salary life assurance
  • Cashback healthcare scheme
  • Discounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out, and weekly shopping

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Further Details
Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail hrhub@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

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