Chemistry
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite)
Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reference: 0392-26
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
* Be able to demonstrate good understanding of synthetic chemistry and practical techniques.
* Have experience of following and ensuring good laboratory practice and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
* Be able to demonstrate competent understanding of chemical safety as applicable to an undergraduate teaching environment with a working knowledge of health and safety and other relevant legislation.
THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE
* Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.
* Access to employee pension scheme, and Lancaster’s annual flexible benefits scheme.
* We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.
* The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development of all staff. Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and has implemented a Technicians Career Framework to support individuals with their personal development and career planning.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to our Chemistry Departmental Safety Officer and Superintendent, Helen Quirk, h.quirk@lancaster.ac.uk.
Please upload a one page cover letter with your application.
Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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