Technician

Strateon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city council is seeking a Technician for its Scientific Services team in Glasgow. This role involves analyzing samples in a laboratory setting, requiring knowledge of analytical chemistry and good laboratory practices. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and be adaptable with strong communication skills.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave, increasing to 29 days after 5 years

5 paid public holidays annually

Local government pension scheme

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Occupational Sickness Pay

Staff Benefit Scheme

Glasgow Credit Union

Qualifications

• Minimum of a City & Guilds/ONC/SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in a chemistry/microbiology laboratory is essential.
• Familiarity with LIM systems and laboratory quality systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze a wide variety of samples within testing laboratories.
• Work independently with good relationships with team members.
• Respond effectively to delegated responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical chemistry fundamentals

Good laboratory practices

Communication skills

IT skills

Manual dexterity

Education

City & Guilds/ONC/SCOTVEC or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for a Technician to join our Scientific Services team on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical, and development services focusing on sustainable transport, placemaking, and delivering essential city services.

If you're interested in working within a service that impacts all aspects of the city, please read on.

Position Details

You will analyze a wide variety of samples within testing laboratories. An understanding of analytical chemistry fundamentals and experience working in a chemistry/microbiology laboratory are essential.

You should be familiar with good laboratory practices and have experience with routine analysis. Preferably, you will be familiar with LIM systems and laboratory quality systems.

A flexible approach to work, good communication skills, IT skills, and a good standard of manual dexterity are required. The ability to work independently, establish good relationships with team members, and respond effectively to delegated responsibilities with minimal supervision is essential.

A minimum of a City & Guilds/ONC/SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification is required, along with a current driving license for travel to various locations across Scotland.

Desirable: P401 - Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Materials.

The successful candidate is expected to expand their knowledge and demonstrate an aptitude for acquiring new skills.

Further details are available in the Role Profile and Person Specification documents.

Contract Details

Weekly Hours: 35 hours

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday

Annual Salary: £26,584.54 - £28,609.93 (incremental scale)

Benefits of Working With Us

Glasgow City Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 26 days paid annual leave, increasing to 29 days after 5 years
• 5 paid public holidays annually
• Local government pension scheme
• Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Occupational Sickness Pay
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Glasgow Credit Union

For more information and to view other benefits, visit: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/vacancies

Application Packs

Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Braille, Audio, or other languages by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be mailed within 3 working days. Please note the application deadline when requesting packs.

Further Information

Note: Glasgow City Council is currently updating its pay and grading structure, which may affect salary figures. For more details, visit: GCC Job Evaluation.

For additional information about working for us, please visit our website and HR policies.