Research Support Technician (Analytical Instruments)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking a Research Support Technician to assist our busy research laboratories. You will analyse samples using HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS or SEC and support academic staff and students in their projects.

The role also involves maintaining equipment, preparing SOPs, risk assessments, and procuring chemicals and consumables. A BSc or BTEC Higher (or equivalent experience) and strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends for Open Days.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of research samples using wet and instrumental protocols.
• Maintain equipment, service and procurement of consumables.
• Produce SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH forms for projects.
• Support student research projects at all levels and assist with sample collection.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

BSc or BTEC Higher or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-MS

SEC

Job description

Research Support Technician (Analytical Instruments)

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.

Please note this role is campus based, 5 days per week.

What we offer in return

• 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!

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