Role
The Research Support Technician will ensure the safe and effective operation of a number of research laboratories and contribute to broader research activities by providing practical synthetic chemistry assistance to ongoing projects and supporting the delivery of the Chemistry Analytical Facility micro-analysis service. Core responsibilities include:
1. Carrying out routine analytical tasks, including microanalysis, following established protocols and training, and accurately recording and reporting results.
2. Supporting the day-to-day organisation and housekeeping of chemistry laboratories, ensuring workspaces, equipment, and materials are clean, well-stocked, and ready for research activities.
3. Following and promoting safe working practices in line with laboratory health and safety procedures, including chemical handling, waste disposal, and risk assessments.
4. Work collaboratively with technicians, academics, and researchers across the department to provide flexible, responsive support across laboratory activities.
5. Assist with the routine maintenance, setup, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, reporting faults and ensuring safe and effective operation.
This post is available at 100% FTE on an open contract. Please note that flexible working patterns and job sharing opportunities will be considered.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed
6. A-Level, HNC, or equivalent experience
7. Practical wet-lab experience in an academic, industrial or placement setting, including safe handling of chemicals and use of basic laboratory techniques
8. Good understanding of chemistry laboratory operations and procedures, including stock control, ordering consumables and maintaining chemical inventories
9. Strong theoretical knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and laboratory health and safety requirements, including COSHH and risk assessments
10. Ability to perform practical laboratory tasks to a high standard with attention to detail, manage time effectively, work to deadlines, and use initiative both independently and as part of a team
11. Competence in IT and scientific equipment use, with the ability to maintain records, write standard reports, and assess and solve non-routine problems
12. Experience of microanalysis techniques and possession of, or working towards, RSciTech/EngTech would be advantageous
Interview date: To be confirmed