About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Laboratory Technician to work in the undergraduate teaching laboratories in the Department of Chemistry, University College London. The post holder will provide senior technical support for the designated teaching laboratories. You will be responsible for the operational management of all resources allocated to the practical sessions assigned ensuring smooth running and effective laboratory management. You will also be required to provide information and assessment for some taught laboratory sessions. Due to the nature of the role, the post holder will be required to work onsite full-time. The appointment is funded by the department and is open ended. A full job description and person specification can be access via the link at the bottom of the page. Please upload the following with your online application: - Copies of the essential qualifications mentioned in the person specification criteria on the job description. Multiple documents can be amalgamated into one document.
For informal enquiries please contact Crosby Medley,. Any queries on the application process can be directed to as we wish to encourage online applications.
Interviews are likely to be held before 31st July .
About you
The successful candidate will have a Degree in Chemistry, other physical science or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. They will have proven experience in most of the following areas: Operational management of laboratory teaching sessions, purchasing and budget management, supervision of technical staff, management of handling of hazardous chemicals, and specialist gases. The appointee must have good planning and organizational skills and the ability to operate standard laboratory equipment including maintenance, calibration and testing where applicable.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance