Audiology Teaching Lab Technician

The University Of Manchester; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across departments

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an Assistant Technician to support practical teaching in Audiology at ManCAD in Manchester. You will help set up equipment and spaces for laboratory-based sessions and ensure rooms remain fit for purpose with any required housekeeping duties.

Applicants should have a science background, be eager to learn new techniques, and be prepared to work flexibly across the Faculty’s technical services. Training will be provided in audiology concepts when needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory or clinical teaching techniques and health and safety requirements.
• Experience in technical or teaching support environments.
• Good practical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up clinical, simulation and practical teaching spaces, equipment and materials for classes and events.
• Prepare and check scientific equipment, instruments, consumables and PPE for teaching sessions.
• Act as point of contact for staff and students, reporting technical issues and escalating when needed.
• Support compliance with health and safety requirements including risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling, PAT testing and PPE.
• Work flexibly across Faculty technical services and learn new techniques as needed.

Skills

Lab techniques

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Science-related degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking an Assistant Technician to support practical teaching in Audiology at ManCAD in Manchester. You will help set up equipment and spaces for laboratory-based sessions and ensure rooms remain fit for purpose with any required housekeeping duties.

Applicants should have a science background, be eager to learn new techniques, and be prepared to work flexibly across the Faculty’s technical services. Training will be provided in audiology concepts when needed.