Overview
This post is responsible for the smooth running of the Part IA teaching laboratory. The role holder will provide technical and administrative support in the lab and acts as the deputy to the head of the Part IA laboratories during periods of absence. The role holder provides support for approximately 500 1st year undergraduate students with a daily class size of approximately 55.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical assistance to Part IA undergraduate students and demonstrators regarding the safe and effective use of equipment and chemicals.
* Provide adequate supplies and advise on the appropriate use of laboratory equipment and chemicals to students.
* Be responsible for chemical stocks held in the laboratory and the manufacture of precursor chemicals for the laboratory practical courses.
* Maintain laboratory equipment and, if necessary, repair equipment as required.
* Be involved in providing outreach activities.
* Be involved in the examination processes and ensure examinations are run according to university ordinances.
Qualifications
* Good knowledge and experience of practical chemistry and laboratory procedures.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and IT skills; ability to work carefully and methodically and to deal with a wide range of people at all levels.
* Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and use own initiative.
* Previous experience of working with young people/students would be an advantage.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Research
The University/Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Please note: leave will not normally be permitted during term time for this role.
Contact
For informal queries please contact Kathleen Pickett (kjp45@cam.ac.uk). Please quote reference MA47651 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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