Job Title: Research and Chemical Technician
Contract Length: 3 Months - possible extension
Location: London - onsite
Salary: £22.79 per hour
Hours: 8am - 6pm
“Lead on the management of hazardous waste disposal via waste procedures; ensuring that materials from the laboratories within the Chemical Engineering Department are correctly and safely disposed of.”
Arrange a chemical waste collection to remove unsorted/ legacy chemicals from waste cabinet and labs
“Work with EIL, Department Management and Safety teams to enforce and monitor safety procedures in the labs”
“Act as a Deputy Departmental Safety Officer, conducting Duties as required to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and legislation.”
“Assist safety manager with regular lab checks to monitor compliance with departmental procedures, our clients policies and H&S legal requirements”
“Help Researchers and Tech Staff in the department with the writing of risk and COSHH assessments for equipment and experiments”
“Advise and assist with safe storage of chemicals and other hazardous substances in the department labs”
“Procure required Person Protective Equipment (PPE) for the laboratories and ensure it is being used where appropriate and is used correctly”
“To be responsible for overseeing fire, and health and safety regulations and to be trained as a Fire Evacuation Marshal and as a First Aider. “
Arrange fire safety tours for new starters and as a refresher for existing staff (Bloomsbury)
Check departments first aid kits - restock where necessary (Bloomsbury)
Department AED monthly check
Fire extinguisher and fire door checks.
“Provide safety advice and guidance to departmental staff and students, researchers from other departments."
Review Department’s general/generic RAs
Act as an appointed person for Controlled Materials, Flammable Gases, Offsite work coordination, and be responsible for the update and maintenance of safety signage.