Technical Assistant

University of Bristol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking an Assistant Technician to support activities in their Teaching Laboratories. The role involves cleaning, preparing, and stocking lab spaces, as well as providing assistance to users. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This position offers a dynamic work environment, fostering a passion for excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab-based or higher education environment is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to follow procedures and complete tasks accurately.
• Calmness under pressure and a methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean lab spaces for student classes.
• Assist with maintaining stocks of materials and consumables.
• Provide technical support to laboratory users.
• Contribute to delivery of an excellent lab experience.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Job description

The role

The Assistant Technician will be part of the team responsible for the preparation, delivery and support of activities taking place in Teaching Laboratories in the School of Chemistry. We are a diverse and welcoming team that is passionate about delivering excellent service. The post holder will assist in provision of essential technical support in the laboratory and help to prepare the laboratories and maintain supplies to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service. The labs are in use for a range of activities through the year, providing service to a variety of laboratory users making this an exciting and vibrant environment.

What will you be doing?

• Work in line with relevant Health and Safety guidelines
• Cleaning the labs and preparing the lab space ready for student classes
• Clear and process both hazardous and non-hazardous waste from the laboratories
• Assist with maintaining stocks of materials and consumables, receiving orders.
• Preparing and clearing experimental kits required for teaching and outreach activities
• Perform general laboratory duties to maintain the service
• Provide assistance and technical support to laboratory users
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of laboratory users
• Contribute to delivery of excellent lab experience

You should apply if

This is a housekeeping role with a difference – cleaning, preparing, stocking and maintaining the undergraduate labs ready for teaching. You will have a conscientious, methodical approach to your work and calmness under pressure. Experience in a lab-based or in a higher education environment would be desirable but not essential. You will be highly organised with excellent time management, communication and multi-tasking skills, used to working effectively to tight deadlines. You will have the ability to follow procedures and complete tasks accurately, with attention to detail. You will need to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.