Skills required: "Knowledge of microbiological procedures, ability to
handle DNA and all normal lab chemicals"
Salary: £15,350
Are such skills taught at GCSE level these days?
On 11 Mar 09, at 09:59, Ian Simmons wrote:
> The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre with a twin
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> over 200,000 people per year and also supports world-class
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> LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
> £15,350 per annum
> Full time temporary position to cover maternity leave
>
> Working to the Head of Education you will be responsible for the
> support and delivery of workshops in Lifelab, science shows and live
> demonstrations to a wide range of audiences. Duties will include
> preparation and development of innovative experiments in Lifelab as
> well as assisting in the planning, research and preparation of new
> workshops and the resourcing of materials.
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> You will be confident, approachable and reliable with excellent
> organisational skills, have a strong science background and be
> experienced in providing laboratory technical support. Knowledge of
> microbiological procedures, ability to handle DNA and all normal lab
> chemicals are essential.
>
>
> Applicants must be able to work flexible hours as the centre is a
> seven-day a week business and the role could require weekend and
> occasional evening work.
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> The successful applicant will be subject to a CRB disclosure check.
> Details of our CRB policy are available on request.
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>
> To apply, please send a letter of application and current CV to
> Claire Adams, Corporate Services Director, Centre for Life, Times
> Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EP by Friday 27th March 2009.
>
> The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer.
> Registered Charity Number: 1059607
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> IAN SIMMONS
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> Ian Simmons
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> Science Communication Director
> Centre for Life
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