Lab Equipment Technician - Maintenance & Safety

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) invites applications for a workshop technician to support research and teaching laboratories. You will maintain, repair, and test scientific equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation in line with health and safety requirements.

Candidates should have up to 3 years’ relevant experience or an HNC-level qualification via a modern apprenticeship, and be confident using IT systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience gained through up to 3 years in a related role or via a modern apprenticeship equivalent to an HNC.
• Maintenance, basic repair and testing of scientific equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices and safe working procedures, including manual handling.
• Confident use of a range of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and test scientific equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Support teaching and research laboratories with equipment handling and safety.
• Apply health and safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Keep records and report faults promptly.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Testing

Health and safety

IT systems

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Education

HNC level qualification or apprenticeship (equivalent)

Job description

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) invites applications for a workshop technician to support research and teaching laboratories. You will maintain, repair, and test scientific equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation in line with health and safety requirements.

Candidates should have up to 3 years’ relevant experience or an HNC-level qualification via a modern apprenticeship, and be confident using IT systems.