lab technician

lab technician London, England

Russell Tobin
Full Time London, England 34944 - 12.04 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Electronic Lab Technician – 3 months contract – London – £16.80 per hour including holidays

Purpose:

The main role of the post holder will be to provide technical support for the Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering undergraduate teaching laboratory. This will be a busy role, in a fast-paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to be adaptable, quickly assimilate information, and to establish their own support networks. The technician is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining a safe working environment within the teaching laboratories.

Support will also be provided for the department’s wider operations as required. This could involve work in other laboratories and teaching spaces, including large-scale projects that have specific deadlines. This may occasionally involve being flexible with working hours to achieve these deadlines during the term times.

The post holder will be expected to engage in suitable training to increase their knowledge and skills, and in conjunction with this, to develop their role within the department in accordance with their aptitude and abilities.

The post holder is expected to take a proactive approach to their work, making suggestions for improvements in working methods and implementing them under the guidance of their line manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the set-up and clean-up of teaching sessions, and stock checks after classes as directed by the Lab Manager and/or academic staff.
  • Responsible for 4th year group project student orders, ensuring the request aligns with their risk assessment.
  • Organise the training and data collection sessions for students to access specialised equipment (e.g. Instron Materials Testing Systems)
  • On occasion, deputise for the Teaching Lab Manager in their absence
  • Involvement in the development of new laboratory practicals.
  • Provide assistance for laboratory sessions led by academic staff.
  • Deliver help and advice to all students in the laboratories.
  • Support cross-department laboratory teaching work, for example, IEP Challenges
  • Instruct students on good laboratory and workshop practice, especially the safe operation of the experimental equipment.
  • Help ensure the teaching laboratories are operating in line with the established Health and Safety guidelines.
  • Provide laboratory supervision for work outside of teaching sessions.
  • Provide technical advice for academic and technical staff as well as students.
  • To implement procedures for testing and maintenance, to ensure equipment is kept in working order and to provide solutions in the event of equipment failure.
  • Maintain stock and materials by monitoring levels and ordering replacements.
  • Organise and prioritise the workload in consultation with the Laboratory Manager and colleagues.
  • Report any problems to the Laboratory Manager and be proactive in solving them.
  • Attend regular meetings, workshops and trainings as required.
  • Contribute to the induction and direction of other staff and students as required.
  • Prepare new materials and construct equipment for teaching sessions.
  • Contribute to the overall activities of the department as required, including open days and other related events.
  • Constructively engage in continual professional development. There is an expectation that the post holder will work to widen their skill base

Rate/Salary:


Job Overview

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Practice Area: Engineering

lab technician
Russell Tobin

www.russelltobin.com
New York, United States
Timothy M. Tobin
$5 to $25 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
HR Consulting
2010
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