Geography & Environmental Lab Technician (Demonstrator)

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham is seeking a part-time technician (0.8 FTE) to support teaching and research in Geography and Environmental Sciences. The role covers maintenance of lab and field equipment, assisting students and staff with demonstrations, operation, and troubleshooting of specialist instrumentation, and ensuring safe handling of materials.

The successful candidate will work on campus, contribute to safe working practices, and engage in collaboration with faculty,

Qualifications

• This is an exciting opportunity for someone with technical experience and knowledge in using field equipment and analytical laboratory equipment used in Geography and Environmental Sciences.
• This role suits someone who is enthusiastic about delivering a high-quality student experience and supporting teaching and research in a collaborative academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate, operate, maintain and troubleshoot field equipment and specialist analytical instrumentation for students.
• Maintaining laboratory facilities and field equipment to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and available for use.
• Ordering, storage, preparation and safe disposal of materials.
• Develop safe working practices and documentation to ensure safe and effective operation of facilities.
• Collaborate with technicians, academic staff, students and other laboratory users as required.

Skills

Field equipment use

Analytical lab equipment

Job description

University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham is seeking a part-time technician (0.8 FTE) to support teaching and research in Geography and Environmental Sciences. The role covers maintenance of lab and field equipment, assisting students and staff with demonstrations, operation, and troubleshooting of specialist instrumentation, and ensuring safe handling of materials.

The successful candidate will work on campus, contribute to safe working practices, and engage in collaboration with faculty,