The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre
with a twin mission. It encourages curiosity and debate about science through
imaginative exhibitions, events, workshops and lectures attracting over 200,000
people per year and also supports world-class scientific research on site.
LABORATORY
SUPERVISOR
£15,350 per annum
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.
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.
The successful applicant will be subject to a CRB disclosure check.
Details of our CRB policy are available on request.
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.
IAN SIMMONS
Ian Simmons
Science Communication Director
Centre for Life
Management Suite
Times Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
Tel: +44191 2438250
Fax: +44191 2438201
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Life – A Centre for world-class science
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Our mission is to inspire curiosity in science through imaginative exhibitions and events, raise standards in science education and support world-class scientific research.