Technician - Analytical Chemistry

Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Technician specializing in analytical chemistry to provide technical support to researchers and students. The role involves supporting laboratory activities, maintaining analytical instrumentation, and mentoring students. Ideal candidates will have strong laboratory safety knowledge and practical experience with various analytical techniques. This position offers professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Diverse range of benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential laboratory and chemical safety knowledge.
• In-depth practical experience with chemical/biochemical analysis instrumentation.
• Aptitude and enthusiasm to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory-based activities including research projects.
• Work closely with team members to enhance student experiences.
• Manage the area and support development of colleagues.

Skills

Laboratory and chemical safety knowledge

Analytical chemistry techniques

Proficiency in HPLC

Proficiency in gas chromatography

Proficiency in mass spectrometry

Motivation and attention to detail

Education

Background in analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC

FPLC

gas chromatography

mass spectrometry

Raman spectrometry

ICP

NMR

FTIR

spectrophotometric assays

Job description

Here at Sheffield Hallam University we are seeking a Technician with expertise in analytical chemistry associated techniques to provide specialist technical support, enabling researchers and students to access the full value of the excellent equipment in our analytical facilities.

In this role you would be directly involved in supporting laboratory-based activities including under-graduate and post-graduate student research projects, other practical teaching, research and innovation activities. You will work closely with team members to achieve this and support a range of areas of the University - the team section below details the areas we support. The key focus of this post is analytical chemistry, mainly within the School of Biosciences and Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre. Our students experience sector-leading access to state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation. As a Technical Specialist you will have an important role in day-to-day management of the area and you will support the development of colleagues.

Laboratory and chemical safety knowledge is essential. You will also need to have in-depth practical experience and knowledge of chemical / biochemical analysis instrumentation and techniques, with proficiency gained from your hands‑on experience with calibration, maintenance tasks, method development and troubleshooting. Examples of relevant techniques include HPLC, FPLC, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, Raman spectrometry, ICP, NMR, FTIR, and spectrophotometric/plate reader assays.

A background in analytical chemistry, and knowledge and experience of a wide range of the techniques listed above, would be an advantage. However, it is more important to have the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn new techniques and to train and support our students to use them. You will be expected to work flexibly and have, or develop, skills to allow you to support the team’s delivery across a range of disciplines. You will be highly motivated and meticulous in your work, with a professional work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively across team boundaries sharing knowledge and skills to ensure customer‑focussed results.

Benefits

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. Find out more about the LGPS

Equality & Diversity

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam. Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

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