Lab Operations Technician - Teaching & Research Support

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston University in Birmingham is advertising a 12-month fixed term Technician (1536-26) to provide maternity cover within the School Operations. Based on the on-site laboratories, the role supports teaching and research facilities in Biosciences, Pharmaceutics and Neuroscience.

The successful candidate will prepare laboratories, materials, and equipment for practical class sessions, demonstrate techniques to students, assist with inventories and stock control, and promote safe working practices

Responsibilities

• Liaising with academic stakeholders and technical colleagues to understand and support teaching programmes
• Preparing laboratories, materials, and equipment for practical class sessions including purchasing chemicals and consumables
• Demonstrating and instructing students in practical techniques
• Assisting with inventories, purchasing, stock control, consumable issues, storekeeping, deliveries and laboratory waste management
• Promoting safe working practices, providing health and safety advice, and ensuring laboratory facilities are compliant
• Contributing positively to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment, working effectively with colleagues, and supporting the sharing of knowledge, skills, and best practices

Job description

Aston University in Birmingham is advertising a 12-month fixed term Technician (1536-26) to provide maternity cover within the School Operations. Based on the on-site laboratories, the role supports teaching and research facilities in Biosciences, Pharmaceutics and Neuroscience.

The successful candidate will prepare laboratories, materials, and equipment for practical class sessions, demonstrate techniques to students, assist with inventories and stock control, and promote safe working practices