Rock Mechanics Lab Technician – Teaching & Research

Durham University; North East; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days annual leave + 8 holidays + 4-

On-site parking

Discounts via benefits portal

On-site nursery

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteering opportunities

Pension schemes

Résumé du poste

Durham University is inviting applications for a Rock Mechanics Laboratory Advanced Technician. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day technical operations across teaching and research laboratories, including machining rock samples and maintaining laboratory equipment.

You will monitor safety, liaise with workshops and IT teams, and help manage stocks and lab databases to ensure smooth lab performance.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics.
• Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) or equivalent in science, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering, or A Levels in Science and Mathematics.
• Ability to work in a laboratory and support teaching and research activities.
• IOSH - Working Safely qualification or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Assist with day-to-day technical functions in the Rock Mechanics Laboratory.
• Support teaching laboratories and research laboratories with mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Machining rock samples and designing/fitting mechanical components using conventional tools.
• Monitor health and safety practices in the main laboratory and sample preparation room.
• Liaise with Faculty of Science workshops and CIS/departmental IT team for maintenance.
• Maintain consumables and equipment stocks and manage laboratory databases.

Connaissances

Good oral and written communication

Digital competence

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Staff training capability

Formation

GCSE English and Maths

ONC or equivalent in science/mechanical/electrical engineering

A Levels in Science and Mathematics

IOSH - Working Safely or equivalent

Outils

CAD

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Description du poste

Durham University is inviting applications for a Rock Mechanics Laboratory Advanced Technician. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day technical operations across teaching and research laboratories, including machining rock samples and maintaining laboratory equipment.

You will monitor safety, liaise with workshops and IT teams, and help manage stocks and lab databases to ensure smooth lab performance.