Analytical Sciences Lab Technician — Prep & Support

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Lancashire invites applications for a Laboratory Technician within our Technical Services team at the Preston campus. You will primarily support Undergraduate and Postgraduate laboratory activities in state-of-the-art facilities, including setup, day-to-day technical assistance, and coordination of equipment maintenance.

Applicants should have hands-on analytical chemistry lab experience and the ability to support staff and students across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing, supporting and clearing away analytical chemistry laboratory environments.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical support role.
• Ability to adapt knowledge to support staff and students across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and preparation of laboratories for sessions and experiments.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and advice to staff and students in the science areas.
• Coordinate general equipment maintenance, safety checks and inventory updates; assist with new technologies.

Skills

Analytical chemistry lab experience

Customer-facing technical support

Adapt knowledge across disciplines

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microscopes

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

The University of Lancashire invites applications for a Laboratory Technician within our Technical Services team at the Preston campus. You will primarily support Undergraduate and Postgraduate laboratory activities in state-of-the-art facilities, including setup, day-to-day technical assistance, and coordination of equipment maintenance.

Applicants should have hands-on analytical chemistry lab experience and the ability to support staff and students across multiple disciplines.