Technical Specialist (Plasma Support)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Technical Specialist to enhance its Faculty Technical Operations team in Manchester. This role focuses on ensuring compliance and smooth operations within cleanroom environments while providing high-level scientific support for innovative projects involving advanced materials like graphene. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and collaborate with diverse teams to solve complex challenges. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible working arrangements, this role promises a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical support in a cleanroom environment.
• Knowledge of micro/nanofabrication techniques and materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth cleanroom operations and compliance with safety standards.
• Provide high-level scientific support for micro/nanofabrication projects.

Skills

Technical Support

Health & Safety Compliance

Micro/Nanofabrication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Title: Technical Specialist (Plasma Support), Manchester

Client: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b681904982c1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Technical Specialist to join our dynamic Faculty Technical Operations team, which strives to provide sector-leading technical support for our students and staff. The purpose of this role is:

1. Working alongside your team members to ensure that cleanroom operations are compliant and operate smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
2. Champion a culture focused on collaboration and proactive health & safety.
3. Provide high-level scientific and technical support to cleanroom users with the micro/nanofabrication of structures and devices incorporating graphene and other 2D materials.
4. Proactively contribute to and assist in the development of new research projects, leading to high-quality outputs.
5. In close collaboration with Faculty Estates, Infrastructure & Facilities, Operations, and H&S teams, ensure problems are resolved in a timely fashion.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, which you can find out more about here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to inquiries, accept CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies. Any recruitment inquiries from agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Submitting CVs by recruitment agencies will be considered a gift.

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This vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.