Lab Technician (Teaching Lab)

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

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to enhance the student experience in its School of Chemistry. Responsibilities include planning laboratory activities, maintaining equipment, and supporting students during lab sessions. This role offers a variety of benefits, including generous holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Personal Development opportunities

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment required.
• Strong student service orientation and technical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate laboratory activities effectively.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment for optimal use.
• Enhance student experience through support and demonstrations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

A-Level in Chemistry

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Support Technician

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 seeking a professional and proactive individual to support our teaching Laboratory in the School of Chemistry. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Planning, organising, and operating the laboratory activities
2. Preparing materials and maintaining equipment
3. Enhancing the student experience through demonstrations and providing support and advice

Requirements:

• An A-Level in Chemistry (or equivalent qualifications/experience)
• Proven experience working in a laboratory environment
• Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with staff and students

This position involves a two-stage selection process, including an online interview and practical assessments to evaluate skills and experience against the person specification.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

For more information or queries, please contact:

Sarah Myers, Technical Services Manager
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Details on other visa options are available via the UK Government’s Work in the UK page.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, totaling around 42 days off annually
• Generous pension scheme options and life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted staff memberships at The Edge gym
• Personal Development opportunities through courses by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
• Additional benefits such as on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes

And much more!