Research Support Technician (Analytical Instruments)

University of Leeds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days holiday per year (26 days + ~£

On-site gym and wellbeing benefits

Staff development courses

Job summary

University of Leeds seeks a Research Support Technician to assist busy laboratories across our School, supporting academic staff and student projects. You will analyze samples with diverse protocols and help maintain state‑of‑the‑art analytical equipment.

The role requires laboratory experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to create SOPs and risk assessments, with occasional weekend work for Open Days and to support equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a laboratory environment and supporting research projects.
• Degree or equivalent experience (BSc/BTEC Higher).
• Experience using and maintaining analytical instruments (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, SEC).

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of research samples using biological, chemical and physical protocols.
• Support student research projects at all levels, including sample collection, preparation and analysis.
• Maintain equipment and stock of chemicals/consumables, service instruments, and manage procurement.
• Produce SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH forms and other documentation for research activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc or BTEC Higher or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-MS

SEC

Job description

Research Support Technician (Analytical Instruments)

This job is only available to University of Leeds staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

This role is campus based, 5 days per week.

Are you enthusiastic, well organised and versatile, with a strong student service orientation? Do you have experience in working in a laboratory environment and want to use your skills and experience to support our busy research laboratories and help support our academic staff and deliver an excellent learningexperience for our students?

We are looking for a Research Support Technician to support the School's expanding research portfolio including on costed grants/awards and internal research in a range of laboratories across all School sites. You will carry out analysis of research samples using a range of biological, chemical and physical protocols. You will also provide support and expertise to student research projects at all levels including sample collection, preparation and analysis using a variety of techniques both wet chemical and instrumental.

You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment relevant to the research and project activities including servicing and procurement and maintaining stocks of chemicals and consumables. In addition, you will produce standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, COSHH forms and other documentation required by research projects aims.

You will have experience of working within a laboratory environment, alongside a BSc or BTEC Higher or equivalent working experience, together with experience of using and maintaining HPLC or LC-MS or GC-MS or SEC. You will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You may be required to work weekends to support Open Days and to maintain cell culture lines.

• 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.

And much more!