lab technician

lab technician Nottingham, England

University of Nottingham
Full Time Nottingham, England 24948 - 22149 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Engineering

Location:
University Park

Salary:
£22,149 to £24,948 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 12 July 2023

Reference:
ENG283423

We have an exciting opportunity within our technical team for a Materials Testing Technician within the Faculty of Engineering. Our technicians support research and teaching that changes our lives and you can be part of this diverse team.

Your role will be primarily based within the Materials testing team within the Wolfson Building on University Park Campus. You will help support the teaching and research activities within various research groups and that will include:

  • Undertaking basic maintenance, servicing and calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Be responsible for general housekeeping of laboratory areas and assist in the general running of the building.
  • Providing technical support and supervision to students and research groups, ensuring safe working environment and assist with the proper use of equipment.

We will provide you with the training and support in developing your skills.

You will have previous experience of working in a laboratory environment, and you are eager to learn new skills and techniques, with help from our team of highly skilled technicians. You will be able to demonstrate your attention to detail and rise to the challenge this fantastic opportunity presents. As this role involves the use of multiple IT systems, you will have good IT skills, including experience of using MS Office, email and the web. A good working knowledge of Office 365 would be desirable, along with the ability to pick up new systems quickly. You will be required to lift and move objects to a maximum weight of 10kgs, equipment will be available to assist with the moving of items.

You will be educated to A Level in relevant subjects or have equivalent vocational qualifications (NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds) or you can demonstrate equivalent working experience.

What can we offer you?

A friendly and supportive working environment with an opportunity for development. At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop, and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and attractive pension scheme. You can find out more about our benefits here.

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours are full time (36.25 hours per week). Jobs share arrangements may be considered.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mr Jon Watson, tel: 07881 913079 or email: [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

lab technician
University of Nottingham

www.nottingham.ac.uk
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Professor Shearer West
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1881
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