Technician

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Huddersfield is inviting applications for a full-time, term-time-only Grade 5 Technician within the School of Applied Science. The role focuses on biology and pharmaceutical science support and includes preparing laboratories, maintaining equipment and assisting staff, students and researchers.

You will work 37 hours per week across 36 weeks per year, with duties spanning lab prep, development of new experiments and ensuring H&S compliance, COSHH and risk assessments are met.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or diploma level in a science-related subject.
• Equivalent experience in a technical role may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories and materials for student practical classes.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and instrumentation.
• Carry out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment per manufacturer manuals.
• Develop new student practical experiments and assist in research activities.
• Work to deadlines with attention to health and safety, COSHH and risk assessments.

Skills

Lab support

Equipment maintenance

COSHH & safety

Documentation & reporting

Education

Degree or diploma in science

Job description

37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term-time only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the technical team within the School of Applied Science at the University of Huddersfield. We are a successful and innovative department offering excellent teaching and research facilities and are currently seeking to appoint a full-time, term-time-only Grade 5 Technician.

Joining a team that primarily supports biology and pharmaceutical science disciplines, your role will also provide support for the wider technical team, assisting in other scientific disciplines such as chemistry & forensics.

You will become a valued staff member who excels in the provision of technical team support, assisting staff, students and researchers. Your activities will include preparation of laboratories and materials prior to student practical classes, and supporting specific technical matters related to research activities.

Your role will include routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as outlined in the manufacturer's manuals, the development of new student practical experiments, and support for the introduction of new equipment and instrumentation for use by students and research staff.

Working to deadlines is an important aspect of technical support, as is an acute awareness of H&S in terms of COSHH and risk assessments.

You will be educated to degree or diploma level in a science-related subject and/or possess equivalent experience working in a technical role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder on our website.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Felix Owusu-Kwarteng, Technical Team Leader.