Analytical Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage Public Health and Environmental Engineering Research Laboratories. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth lab operations and support academic staff and students in a dynamic environment. The role also offers hybrid working options and numerous employee benefits, including generous holiday allowances and health perks.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a Biological or Chemical Laboratory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated individual with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day organization of several laboratories.
• Liaising with teaching and research staff, students, and other technicians.
• Supporting research and practical teaching activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Teamwork

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Public Health and Environmental Engineering Laboratory Technician

Do you want to have day-to-day responsibility for busy Public Health and Environmental Engineering Research Laboratories? Do you have proven experience working in a Biological or Chemical Laboratory, using a range of analytical instrumentation?

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, and motivated individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team of analytical technicians. You should be communicative, organized, flexible, and committed, with a can-do attitude to support both academic and research staff, as well as students, ensuring the smooth running of laboratory and research activities.

Your role will support the research and practical teaching activities of the Water, Public Health, and Environmental Engineering group, covering various areas of interest and techniques. You will also support the wider School of Civil Engineering's technical activities, aligned with the current strategic organization and development of technical services in the school.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day organization of several laboratories and liaising with teaching and research staff, students, and other technicians.

This role will be based at the University of Leeds campus, with scope for hybrid working arrangements. We are open to discussing flexible working options.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays (including Christmas), totaling 42 days a year.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, which includes a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Additional benefits include on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.