Analytical Geochemistry Technician

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is seeking an Analytical Geochemistry Technician to offer technical expertise and support in laboratory settings. The role involves working with students and staff, managing safety processes, and utilizing advanced analytical equipment. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Chemistry or Physical Sciences and possess practical lab experience with various analytical techniques. This position comes with generous benefits, including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or Physical Sciences.
• Experience in an analytical laboratory or similar facility.
• Knowledge of various analytical techniques and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in Geochemistry laboratories.
• Assist in research projects and supervise lab-based student projects.
• Manage laboratory safety, including inductions and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Laboratory safety

Technical support

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Physical Sciences

Tools

Fume Hoods

Risk Assessments

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About the role

Under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, the role holder will provide the highest quality, multi-specialist technical expertise and support to students and staff using the facilities. The role will involve providing technical support to the Geochemistry related laboratories, and will include the use of various analytical equipment including Spectroscopy (Raman & FTIR microscopy), XRD, LA-ICP-MS and SEM (with SE, BSE, EDS, and Cathode Luminescence detectors). The role also involves safety management processes, inductions for users, safe storage of material, equipment, and waste disposal, managing stocks, purchasing equipment and consumables, arranging maintenance, and repairing of equipment. The role holder will also contribute to timetabling and planning use of the facility.

The role holder will be expected to work with academic staff, post-doctoral and PhD research students to assist in research projects as well as to supervise lab-based student projects and, where necessary, train students in the safe use of the equipment.

The role holder will support the full range of activities in the laboratory but will have expertise in activities related to analytical chemistry. They will be expected to have good understanding in the use of general laboratory equipment such as fume cupboards, balances, ovens, centrifuges, etc.

About you

Candidates will have a minimum of degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or a Physical Sciences subject and have demonstrable experience working in an analytical laboratory or similar facility with a wide range and number of users.

Candidates will also have knowledge and practical experience of a wide range of analytical techniques including as well as laboratory safety equipment, electrical equipment, general equipment and at least some of the following:

• Fume Hoods
• Compressed Gas Supplies
• Health & Safety
• Creating and implementing Risk Assessments
• Use of appropriate PPE for specific tasks

The ability to provide advice and assistance to staff and students to include explanation of techniques and equipment and interpretation of the concepts is essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service