Geography & Environmental Science Lab Demonstrator

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire is seeking a part-time 0.8FTE technician to provide high-quality technical support for teaching and research within Geography and Environmental Sciences at Francis Close Hall campus.

You will maintain laboratory facilities and field equipment, assist undergraduates and postgraduates with demonstrations, and help ensure safe and efficient operation of our facilities while collaborating with staff and students in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous technical experience with field equipment and analytical laboratory equipment used in Geography and Environmental Sciences.
• Ability to maintain laboratory facilities and ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Experience supporting teaching and research in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory facilities and field equipment, ensuring safety and availability.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate students with demonstrations, operation, and troubleshooting of field equipment and instrumentation.
• Handle ordering, storage, preparation and safe disposal of materials.
• Promote safe working practices and documentation across facilities.
• Collaborate with technicians, academic staff, and students as required.

Job description

University of Gloucestershire is seeking a part-time 0.8FTE technician to provide high-quality technical support for teaching and research within Geography and Environmental Sciences at Francis Close Hall campus.

You will maintain laboratory facilities and field equipment, assist undergraduates and postgraduates with demonstrations, and help ensure safe and efficient operation of our facilities while collaborating with staff and students in a dynamic academic environment.