Overview
Laboratory Technician in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton is the UK’s top School integrating Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering. The subject of Electronics and Electrical Engineering is consistently ranked in the top 10 of UK Universities and in the top 100 globally. The School is expanding its choice of programmes with the subject areas of Biomedical and Aerospace Electronic Engineering recently added.
To assist in the day to day running of our world-class laboratory facilities, used by Undergraduate students to gain practical skills to complement their theoretical studies, a position has arisen for a Laboratory Technician. You will be preparing the lab for student laboratory exercises and will be responsible for ensuring that all test equipment is functioning correctly. You will be supporting students and staff with technical queries and will be ensuring that there is a stock of the resources required to support lab activities.
Responsibilities
* Prepare the laboratory for student exercises and ensure all test equipment is functioning correctly.
* Assist students and staff with technical queries related to laboratory activities.
* Maintain stock of resources required to support lab activities and ensure availability.
Qualifications
* Background in a technical role and an engineering qualification: City & Guilds Level 3, ONC/ OND or HNC/ HND.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to work as part of a team and with minimum supervision.
* Excellent practical skills; enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated.
Environment and Benefits
The School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of its commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. ECS provides a friendly and supportive environment with work-life balance, staff development programmes, mentoring and wellbeing schemes. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Benefits include onsite childcare facilities, a childcare vouchers scheme, a contributory pension, generous holiday allowance, subsidised health and fitness facilities, cycle-to-work scheme, and staff discounts. The University also holds a Silver Athena Swan Award.
Details and How to Apply
For details contact Mr Mark Temple, Senior Laboratory Technician at mst1a11@ecs.soton.ac.uk. Applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.
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Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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