Trainee Research Technical Professional (Chemical Characterisation)

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a trainee technical role in Chemical Characterisation. This position offers hands-on training in NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography while supporting research projects. The role includes flexible working options and opportunities for professional development in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Qualifications

• Degree in a chemistry-related subject or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences.
• Demonstrable ability to assess scientific information to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of specialist research and technical services.
• Train users in NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Chemical Characterisation

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

NMR Spectroscopy

Mass Spectrometry

Chromatography

Job description

This is a trainee technical role with responsibility for supporting the delivery of specialist research and technical services within Chemical Characterisation.

The role will develop your expertise through hands-on training, contributing to research projects, and providing technical support. The role holder will train users in NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and/or chromatography techniques, maintain analytical equipment, analyse samples and interpret data for users.

Under the guidance of senior technical staff, you will take an active role in troubleshooting technical challenges and managing resources efficiently to improve the facilities.

The role holder will be primarily based in the Chemical Characterisation Facility at the University of Bath and will be expected to visit the other GW4 institutions. As part of the X-CITED cohort of trainee RTPs, you will engage in shared training, knowledge exchange, and cross-institutional collaboration, fostering a strong professional network while developing your technical expertise.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position to end on 31 st March 2027. This role offers flexible working options, with the potential for job sharing. It could also be a secondment opportunity for current GW4 technicians.
About you
We are looking for:

• Someone who holds a degree in a chemistry-related subject, or has equivalent experience.
• A proactive individual with a genuine interest in chemical characterisation techniques, such as NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and/or chromatography.
• A polite and courteous individual who can communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences
• A highly organised person who has the ability to prioritise ongoing tasks with varying deadlines
• An innovative person who is keen to learn new skills and techniques, and develop professionally
• Someone with a demonstrable ability to examine and assess scientific information to solve problems
• Someone who applies their scientific and technical knowledge to all aspects of their work
• Someone who is happy to work independently and as part of a team

If you meet the majority of the job criteria outlined in the person specification, we'd love to hear from you - don't hesitate to apply.
About us
The Chemical Characterisation Facility is a team of highly skilled RTPs and technicians who maintain the NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment at the University of Bath. We provide training, technical advice and support to our academic and research staff, our postgraduate and undergraduate students, as well as external users of our facilities.

For an informal discussion relating to this role, please contact Dr Catherine Lyall ([e-mail]) or Nicola Lloyd ( [e-mail] )
What we can offer you
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff .

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits .

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Further details:

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• Terms and Conditions of Employment

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