Analytical Lab Support Technician — Instrumentation & SOPs

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + ~16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health & wellbeing: campus gym

Personal development courses

On-site childcare & travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Support Technician (Analytical Instruments) to support the School's expanding research portfolio across multiple laboratories. You will carry out analysis of samples using a range of biological, chemical and physical protocols and help supervise student projects.

You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, procuring supplies, and producing SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH documentation; weekend work may be required for Open

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• BSc or BTEC Higher or equivalent working experience.
• Experience using and maintaining HPLC or LC-MS or GC-MS or SEC.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of research samples using a range of biological, chemical and physical protocols.
• Maintain equipment relevant to the research and project activities, including servicing and procurement and stocking chemicals.
• Produce SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH forms and other required documentation.

Skills

Lab experience

Organised

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

BSc or BTEC Higher

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-MS

SEC

Job description

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Support Technician (Analytical Instruments) to support the School's expanding research portfolio across multiple laboratories. You will carry out analysis of samples using a range of biological, chemical and physical protocols and help supervise student projects.

You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, procuring supplies, and producing SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH documentation; weekend work may be required for Open