Technician

Bangor University; Bangor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Bangor is seeking a full-time research technical support worker to assist students, staff, and visitors with experimental equipment and laboratory analysis. Candidates should have knowledge of saltmarsh ecosystems, be educated to AS/A Level standard, and have experience in technical support for research. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment within the College of Science and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of saltmarsh ecosystems and their botanical composition is essential.
• Educated to AS / A Level standard (or equivalent).
• Experience of technical support for laboratory and field-based research.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, staff, and visitors in the use of experimental equipment.
• Help maintain research equipment and facilities.
• Perform basic data handling and analysis using Excel and statistical software.

Skills

Knowledge of saltmarsh ecosystems and their botanical composition

Technical skills in laboratory and field-based research

Computer literacy

Data handling and analysis using Excel and R

Education

Educated to AS / A Level standard (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work as part of a technical team providing research technical support to students, staff and visitors in the Bangor Wetlands Group. They will assist students, staff and visitors in the use of experimental equipment (Gas Chromatograph, Ion Chromatograph, Wetland Hydroperiod Simulator) and key laboratory analysis techniques for soil and water chemistry and biogeochemical cycles. The post holder will help maintain research equipment and facilities and ensure a safe and effective work environment by providing training, undertaking safety testing and supporting the servicing of equipment. Basic data handling and analysis will be required using Excel and statistical software such as R.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, staff and visitors in the use of experimental equipment (Gas Chromatograph, Ion Chromatograph, Wetland Hydroperiod Simulator) and key laboratory analysis techniques for soil and water chemistry and biogeochemical cycles.
• Help maintain research equipment and facilities and ensure a safe and effective work environment by providing training, undertaking safety testing and supporting the servicing of equipment.
• Perform basic data handling and analysis using Excel and statistical software such as R.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of saltmarsh ecosystems and their botanical composition is essential.
• Educated to AS / A Level standard (or equivalent).
• Experience of technical support of laboratory and field-based research.
• Computer literate with technical skills and detailed knowledge of a variety of soil and aquatic analytical techniques.
• Ability to work equally well alone and under direction.

Placement

Applications are invited for the above temporary, full-time post working in the College of Science and Engineering, Bangor University. The post will be primarily based with the Bangor Wetlands Group (BWG) within the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences.