Senior Chemical Labs Technician

Newcastle University - Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Company description:

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.

Job description:

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.

The role holder 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.

The post holder 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.

For informal enquiries, please contact David Whitaker by email: david.whitaker@ncl.ac.uk

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

The position is full-time, and offered on an fixed-term basis for 18 months.

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

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter, evidencing how your skills and experiences meet the person specification as outlined within the job description