Senior Optometry Technician & Teaching Support

The University of Manchester; Manchester; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depts

Purple Place employee discount

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Manchester is seeking a Senior Technician (Optometry) to provide high-level technical and operational support for the Optometry teaching facility in Manchester. You will assist students, academics and external users, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environment that supports excellent patient-facing learning.

You will supervise junior technical staff, support planning and day-to-day operations of teaching spaces and equipment, and uphold health and safety

Competenze

• A qualification in a science-related subject area (degree, HND, HNC) or equivalent extensive experience.
• Understanding of Optometry as a taught subject and teaching spaces requirements.
• Experience with practical teaching, clinical simulation or laboratory facility operations.
• Experience working in a similar laboratory, clinical simulation or technical environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage varied workloads.

Mansioni

• Provide senior technical support across the Optometry facility with specialist advice and troubleshooting.
• Support the Technical Specialist in planning, maintenance and safe operation of teaching spaces and equipment.
• Supervise and support junior technical staff, including induction and training.
• Deputise for the Technical Specialist and coordinate teaching technical support.
• Maintain clean, safe areas in line with health and safety and SOPs.

Conoscenze

Optometry teaching

Laboratory operations

Time management

Organisational skills

Formazione

Degree in science-related subject

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Manchester is seeking a Senior Technician (Optometry) to provide high-level technical and operational support for the Optometry teaching facility in Manchester. You will assist students, academics and external users, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environment that supports excellent patient-facing learning.

You will supervise junior technical staff, support planning and day-to-day operations of teaching spaces and equipment, and uphold health and safety