Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry

Lincoln Institute; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln invites applications for a Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry based in Lincoln. The role will primarily support The Bridge and provide instrumentation support to the School of Natural Sciences, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced analytical equipment and developing methods.

You will generate results and reports for external industrial clients, train staff and postgraduate students, and stay up to date with instrumentation and techniques relevant

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical chemistry instrumentation is essential.
• Ability to develop and validate analytical methods and report results.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Develop and validate test methods.
• Produce analytical results and reports for external clients.
• Provide instrument support and training to academic staff and postgraduate students.

Job description

Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry

School of Natural Sciences

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £33,002per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: Wednesday 07 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: CHS363

The School of Natural Sciences within the College of Health and Science incorporates teaching, research and an advanced materials commercial consultancy facility; The Bridge. The School comprises departments in Chemistry, Life Sciences and Geography supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. The Bridge is closely intertwined with the School and provides industry partners access to specialist analytical instrumentation, materials characterisation and applied research expertise.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on advanced materials characterisation to primarily support The Bridge but also to provide support to academics and research within the School of Natural Sciences. This includes operating, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced analytical and materials characterisation instrumentation, developing and validating test methods, and producing analytical results and reports to the standard and timescale required by external industrial clients. In addition the post will provide instrument support for the School with advice, guidance and training for academic staff and post graduate students as well as being responsible for maintaining and operating multiple analytical research instruments. It is therefore expected that the post holder will have and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of instrumentation and techniques relevant to the role. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in one or more of thermal analysis techniques including DSC, TGA, MDA or STA; X-ray diffraction, chromatography, mass spectrometry and vibrational spectroscopy.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Matt Thornton, Commercial Director of The Bridge on [e-mail] , Alex Aitken, Technical Manager for Natural Sciences on [e-mail] or Steve Bevan, Head of Natural Sciences on [e-mail].

The University of Lincoln is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and as an Athena Swan Bronze Award holder, particularly encourages applications from women and others underrepresented in STEM.

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

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