Senior Technician (Analytical Science)

University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Salford is seeking a Senior Technician in Analytical Science to enhance student experience in various degree programmes. The role involves ensuring the effective operation of laboratory equipment, supporting students, and maintaining safety standards. The successful candidate will have proven experience with ICP-MS and similar technologies, alongside a proactive approach to support. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

32 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Employee lifestyle benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.
• Experience in supporting students in laboratory classes.
• Ability to ensure safe and efficient operation in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality operation of analytical equipment.
• Support students from various degree programmes.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Operation of ICP-MS

Troubleshooting analytical equipment

Laboratory safety

Proactive support to students

Tools

ICP-MS

CHNS Elemental Analyser

XRF

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The role of Senior Technician (Analytical Science) has become vacant in the University's School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SSEE). SSEE is a large multi‑disciplinary School comprising around 400 staff, including around 50 highly skilled technicians and approximately 4500 students studying on a range of taught and research programmes at BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, MPhil and PhD level. SSEE embraces subjects as diverse as Zoology, Parasitology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Biomedical Science, Architecture and Construction Management, in a range of locations on the Peel Park campus.

The university could not deliver high quality research, teaching and knowledge transfer without the work of our skilled technical staff at all levels of the institution, and we aim to ensure the contribution technicians make is fully recognised. The University of Salford is a signatory of the national Technician Commitment, which aims to ensure the key themes of visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability are developed for technicians working in higher education and research. We aim to do this by pledging action against the themes, ensuring technician roles are viewed as professional careers, developing potential career pathways and encouraging career development opportunities.

The role of Senior Technician (Analytical Science) is key to ensuring that students within SSEE can receive the best student experience possible in the degree programmes that encompass Chemistry, Geography, Environment, Biology, as well as supporting students from other degree programmes where required. The successful candidate will provide positive, proactive support and have demonstrable skills and ability to ensure the safe, efficient, and high‑quality operation of a range of scientific instrumentation and processes. They will demonstrate proven ability in the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of analytical equipment to include: ICP‑MS, IC, CHNS Elemental Analyser, XRF as well as other instrumentation used within research and teaching. The role will encompass oversight of analytical equipment and related infrastructure, the provision of taught laboratory classes, and the support of project and research activity. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining high standards of laboratory safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. As part of a collaborative team, the role holder will have their own area of responsibility but will also be expected to be familiar with, and provide support across, other areas to ensure a seamless and efficient service.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

The University are committed to safer recruitment practices. Successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Us

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities. At Salford, you'll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world‑renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference - to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you'll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.