Lab Technician (Teaching Lab)

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

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a proactive and technically skilled individual to join their School of Chemistry as a Laboratory Support Professional. This role involves organizing and managing the daily operations of the teaching lab, preparing materials, and providing support and demonstrations to enhance the student experience. Ideal candidates will possess an A-Level in Chemistry, have laboratory experience, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days

Discounted staff membership at campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Enthusiastic and well-organised individual.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day planning and operation of the teaching laboratory.
• Prepare materials and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Enhance student experience through demonstrations and general support.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Communication

Education

A-Level in Chemistry

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, well organised, technically adept and versatile individual with a strong student service orientation? Do you want to use your skills and experience to support our busy laboratory and help deliver an excellent teaching experience for our students?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to provide support for our busy teaching Laboratory in the School of Chemistry. You will help look after the day-to-day planning, organisation and operation of our laboratory, including preparation of materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the student experience through demonstrations and providing general support and advice.

You will have an A-Level in Chemistry (or equivalent qualifications/experience), a proven track record of working in a laboratory environment and excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. You will also possess the ability to communicate effectively with all categories of staff and students across the School of Chemistry.

This position will be subject to a two-stage selection process, involving an online interview and some in person practical activities to test the shortlisted candidates’ skills and experience against the person specification.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.