Associate Technician: Forensic & Chemistry Lab Support

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days leave

Excellent pension

Healthcare plan

Job summary

The University of Kent invites applications for the Associate Technician position within the Forensic Science and Chemistry technical team. The role focuses on providing technical support to staff and students and assisting with facilities maintenance and teaching support.

You will work under supervision and, through training, resolve simple technical problems while contributing to services that enable research and learning in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar support/administrative role.
• Ability to prepare accurate, clear documentation.
• Ability to deal flexibly with a wide range of technically demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine day-to-day tasks under established guidelines to support team objectives.
• Operate basic equipment and perform straightforward maintenance.
• Assist colleagues and students with equipment preparation and supplies for activities.
• Maintain accurate records, log faults, and update straightforward databases using IT systems.

Skills

Technical support

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs or NVQ Level 1

Job description

The University of Kent invites applications for the Associate Technician position within the Forensic Science and Chemistry technical team. The role focuses on providing technical support to staff and students and assisting with facilities maintenance and teaching support.

You will work under supervision and, through training, resolve simple technical problems while contributing to services that enable research and learning in a dynamic academic environment.