The successful candidate will provide specialist technical support and advice to academic staff, research staff, and students, enabling high-quality teaching and research in materials characterisation at Queen's. Working as part of a dedicated technical team, you will play a key role in supporting experimental work across a range of advanced instrumentation and laboratory techniques. You will be responsible for the maintenance, setup and operation of specialist equipment including SEM, TEM, XRD, and other characterisation systems. The role also involves contributing to the development of new experimental approaches, training users on equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. This is a full-time post. About the person: The successful candidate must have: EITHER; OND/ONC and/or NVQ level 3 or above (or equivalent standard) in a relevant engineering discipline. OR; a recognised apprenticeship completed in a relevant engineering environment. Three years' recent relevant post qualification/apprenticeship practical experience operating and maintaining scientific characterization instruments (e.g., electron microscopes, spectrometers, X-ray equipment). Three years' recent relevant post qualification/apprenticeship experience of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced characterization equipment, including but not limited to SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, DSC, and mechanical testing systems. Demonstrable experience of: Performing sample preparation for a wide variety of material types using appropriate methods Mechanical design and assembly with the ability to identify and safely use the most appropriate equipment and tools for the task Working in a lab or workshop environment with an understanding of the safe working procedure, and manual handling. Ability to follow technical diagrams and instructions. Good IT literacy skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website. Skills: Materials Characterisation Laboratory-Technician