Technician (Pharmaceutics & Optometry) - Maternity cover 0.75 FTE

De Montfort University; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

De Montfort University seeks a Technician (Pharmaceutics & Optometry) for a 0.75 FTE maternity cover role based at Gateway House in Leicester. The position is part-time (27.75 hours weekly) with a fixed-term duration tied to maternity leave and potential for extension.

Duties include supporting labs, teaching facilities and SOP development. The role requires maintaining safety standards, assisting with classes and open days, and contributing to quality control and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support laboratories and teaching facilities.
• Experience with safety, SOPs and COSHH documentation.
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain quality control.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of laboratories, clinical spaces and teaching facilities for teaching, research and practice.
• Assist with practical classes, liaise with staff, support project development and troubleshoot issues.
• Follow health and safety requirements and maintain hazardous materials handling processes.
• Demonstrate equipment, instruments, and software to staff and students.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare materials and chemicals with accuracy and proper quality control.
• Develop SOPs and provide guidance where necessary.
• Assist with risk assessments, COSHH, and compliance records.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

HND/HNC

BSc/BA Degree

Job description

Technician (Pharmaceutics & Optometry) - Maternity cover 0.75 FTE

Requisition Id: 721

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Employee Weekly Hours: 27.75

Maximum Salary: 31,236.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 26,707.00 GBP

Market Supplement: Application Closing Date: 29/10/2026

Main duties and responsibilities

Please note, this is a 0.75 FTE role for 27.75 hours per week and will be expected to work until 5.30pm. The working pattern can be discussed further with the hiring manager. The post covers for a maternity leave and will last for a fixed term period or when the original post holder returns.

• Support the effective running of laboratories, clinical spaces and specialist teaching facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and practice.

• Assist with practical classes, liaise with academic staff, support project and experiment development, and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Complete tasks assigned by the Technical Team Leader, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality, accuracy and appropriate quality control when preparing materials and chemicals.

• Demonstrate specialist equipment, instruments, apparatus, techniques and software to staff and students.

• Carry out routine equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

• Provide clear guidance and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.

• Assist with reviewing and updating risk assessments, COSHH documentation and compliance records in line with university policies.

• Follow safe working procedures and advise staff and students on the safe and correct use of equipment and facilities.

• Monitor the safe distribution, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials, chemicals and waste. Support stock control and maintain relevant databases.

• Keep technical spaces and equipment clean, tidy and safe. Manage consumables, including replenishment, stock control, ordering and associated financial administration, under the Team Leader's direction.

• Maintain the technical asset register and identify equipment requiring replacement.

• Provide Goods Inwards support when required.

• Maintain high technical standards and consistency across technical spaces.

• Undertake continuing professional development and develop skills to meet the university's changing needs.

• Support late-finishing classes and assessments when required.

• Assist with open days and outreach events.

• Undertake First Aid training to support university first aid and evacuation requirements.

• Support the Technician Commitment and initiatives promoting technician visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability.

• Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) in technical areas and maintain relevant training.

• Where applicable, design, manufacture and repair components for other university areas when requested.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as reasonably required.

• The role may require a DBS check, with the level determined at offer stage.

Contact

For more information about the role please contact:
Dr Niran Patel - [e-mail]

Skills

Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Communication Time Management Flexibility Adaptability Initiative Teamwork

Education

HND/HNC BSc / BA Degree

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

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