Lab Support Technician – Research & Facilities (Flexible)

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive Support Technician to join a team in the Research Laboratories, helping plan, organise and run labs and provide hands-on support to analytical equipment and facilities.

Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and Maths (Level 2) and a good understanding of Chemistry with the willingness to analyse problems and refer complex issues to senior staff as needed. Generous leave and pension schemes are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting research laboratories and associated equipment.
• Ability to analyse problems and propose solutions.
• Team-oriented with good communication in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organising and running research laboratories.
• Provide support to analytical services and facility operations as required.

Skills

Lab support experience

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive Support Technician to join a team in the Research Laboratories, helping plan, organise and run labs and provide hands-on support to analytical equipment and facilities.

Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and Maths (Level 2) and a good understanding of Chemistry with the willingness to analyse problems and refer complex issues to senior staff as needed. Generous leave and pension schemes are among the benefits.