Specialist Research Technician - Physical Chemistry

1000scholars; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol’s School of Chemistry seeks a Specialist Research Technician to provide expert technical support across a diverse range of analytical instrumentation and shared facilities. The role emphasizes operation, maintenance, safety, and collaboration with academic staff, researchers, and students on projects spanning atmospheric chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science.

The successful candidate will manage equipment, contribute to safe working practices, and train

Qualifications

• Experience handling advanced scientific instrumentation in a research/technical environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Experience training researchers and supporting laboratory users.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot specialist analytical instrumentation.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and ensure equipment safety, reliability and availability for research use.
• Install, commission and service scientific equipment and related infrastructure.
• Train researchers on safe and effective use of specialist facilities.
• Collaborate with academic staff to develop technical solutions for research projects.
• Develop safe working practices and documentation to ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Advanced instrumentation handling

Problem solving

Training researchers

Stakeholder management

Tools

Chromatography systems

Mass spectrometry

Gas handling systems

Vacuum systems

Job description

University of Bristol’s School of Chemistry seeks a Specialist Research Technician to provide expert technical support across a diverse range of analytical instrumentation and shared facilities. The role emphasizes operation, maintenance, safety, and collaboration with academic staff, researchers, and students on projects spanning atmospheric chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science.

The successful candidate will manage equipment, contribute to safe working practices, and train