Laboratory Technician

University of Surrey; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Relocation assistance

Flexible working

Leisure facilities on campus

Travel schemes

On-site nursery

Job summary

The University of Surrey's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering seeks a proactive technical support specialist to assist staff and student research activities in experimental chemical engineering and undergraduate/postgraduate labs.

You will design, maintain and repair equipment, train users on instrumentation, support safe lab practice and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive technical team across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or physical science laboratories.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly across contexts and duties.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintenance and repair of lab equipment and apparatus.
• Provide training and advice on analytical instrumentation.
• Support undergraduate practical classes and postgraduate projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering seek an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our technical support team.

The post holder will work in Chemical Engineering under the supervision of the School Technical Manager providing technical support to staff and student research activities in experimental chemical engineering as well as undergraduate and post graduate laboratory classes and projects.

The role involves design, maintenance and repair of equipment and apparatus in the laboratories, providing training and advice on analytical instrumentation, supporting the smooth running of undergraduate practical classes and assisting with monitoring and maintaining a safe working environment along with other technical duties as directed by the School Technical Manager.

The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council, to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development, and sustainability for technical staff across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside a diverse technical team and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience working in an engineering or physical science laboratory and who also has a passion for providing a high-quality service and student experience.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and to adapt to a range of different contexts are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Further details

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

£32,722 per annum