Senior Chemical Lab Technician

Newcastle University - School of Natural & Environmental Sciences

Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary:	£31,236 to £32,080 with progression to £34,610 per annum.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	30th January 2026
Closes:	15th February 2026
Job Ref:	29050

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Chemical Labs Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of technical staff supporting the research activities in the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences, through the provision of technical support within the chemical research labs, and in support of technical services within the Bedson Building.

You will support the Chemical Labs Team Leader in the management of the chemical teaching and research facilities, and infrastructure by:

• Helping to manage shared laboratory areas, to allow users to work safely in a cohesive and collaborative environment.
• Support the preparation and delivery of taught practical classes and UG/PGT projects within the Chemistry labs.
• Working with facility users to ensure equipment is working safely and work to ensure items are repaired and tested to statutory and local requirements.
• Working with the team to help manage and run the chemistry stores, as well as the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Helping to manage the training and provision of gases and cryogens to the facility users and ensure systems are working safely.

You will be:

• Capable of training and advising lab users on safe techniques and will work with users to ensure they are working safely and effectively.
• Confident and competent with Health and Safety management.
• Capable of conducting their own experiments when required in line with teaching requirements and active research projects.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with technical/research experience and excellent organisational skills.
You must have:

• Experience in relevant laboratory environments with good understanding of synthetic techniques.
• A good understanding of health and safety, and excellent team-working and communication skills.
• Experience in use of gas systems and anaerobic techniques.
• The ability to work autonomously and prioritise their tasks based on lab users’ needs as well as team requirements.
• The ability to respond to unknown risks in a logical and calm manner, ensuring those around are safe and risks mitigated as best as possible.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of the importance of altering information levels based on recipient.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Samuel Logan.

The post is full-time and permanent.

For more information about the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, please click here.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

For further details about Newcastle University please visit our information page at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about.

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.