Technician (Chemical Sciences)

1000scholars; Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32 days leave + holidays

Flexible working

Professional development

Community at Salford

MySalford benefits

Job summary

The University of Salford is seeking a Technician (Chemical Sciences) to join the technical team supporting laboratory teaching and project activity at the university. This is a hands-on role for someone with practical experience in chemical, analytical, environmental or general wet chemistry laboratories.

Based primarily in Cockcroft laboratories, you will have a core Chemical Sciences workload while collaborating with academics, technicians and students across HCLS and SEE to support teaching

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in chemical, analytical, environmental or wet chemistry laboratories.
• Grounding in Chemical Sciences including handling and storage, preparation of reagents and solutions, laboratory equipment and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, reagents, solutions, materials and equipment for practical teaching and project activities.
• Prepare allocated laboratory activities, ensuring materials and equipment are ready and suitable.
• Operate and maintain general laboratory equipment, carrying out routine checks and troubleshooting faults where appropriate.
• Support safe laboratory operation, including chemical handling and storage, waste management and relevant laboratory documentation.
• Work collaboratively with academics, technicians, students and other laboratory users, supporting activity across the wider technical service when required.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Chemical handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Opportunity Overview

We are looking for a Technician (Chemical Sciences) to join our technical team supporting laboratory teaching and project activity at the University of Salford.

This is a hands‑on role for someone with practical experience in chemical, analytical, environmental or general wet chemistry laboratories. You will need a good grounding in Chemical Sciences, including chemical handling and storage, preparation of reagents and solutions, laboratory equipment and safe working practices.

Based primarily in our Cockcroft laboratories, you will have a core Chemical Sciences workload while working as part of the wider technical team and supporting other laboratory areas when required.

This is a fixed‑term post until 31 May 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, reagents, solutions, materials and equipment for practical teaching and project activities.
• Prepare allocated laboratory activities, ensuring materials and equipment are ready and suitable for use.
• Operate and maintain general laboratory equipment, carrying out routine checks and troubleshooting faults where appropriate.
• Support safe laboratory operation, including chemical handling and storage, waste management and relevant laboratory documentation.
• Work collaboratively with academics, technicians, students and other laboratory users, supporting activity across the wider technical service when required.

About the Faculty and Technical Services

The technical team sits within the Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences (HCLS) and provides specialist technical support for teaching, projects and research across a broad range of laboratory-based disciplines.

This role will be based primarily within Cockcroft, where the technical team supports activity across Chemical, Environmental and Life Sciences. This includes working with academic colleagues and students from both HCLS and the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE).

Our technicians work as one wider team, sharing skills and supporting activity across laboratory areas according to teaching and service needs. While this post has a core Chemical Sciences workload, you will work collaboratively with technical and academic colleagues across different subject areas.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance.
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives.
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.