Audiology Teaching Lab Technician

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Flexible and Hybrid working

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a dedicated Assistant Technician to support Audiology teaching in the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD). You will set up equipment, prepare teaching spaces, and assist staff and students with technical issues, while upholding health and safety standards.

This full-time role at Ellen Wilkinson Building offers flexibility within the Faculty and opportunities to learn new techniques relevant to physics, hearing and sound.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory or clinical teaching techniques and safety requirements, including risk assessments and PPE safety.
• Experience in a technical, laboratory, teaching or practical support environment.
• Strong practical, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Science-related qualification (degree, HND, HNC) or equivalent technical experience.
• Willingness to work flexibly across Faculty areas and outside regular hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lab equipment setup

Health & safety

Teaching support

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Science degree/HND/HNC or equivalent

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a dedicated Assistant Technician to support Audiology teaching in the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD). You will set up equipment, prepare teaching spaces, and assist staff and students with technical issues, while upholding health and safety standards.

This full-time role at Ellen Wilkinson Building offers flexibility within the Faculty and opportunities to learn new techniques relevant to physics, hearing and sound.