The role

The School of Chemistry is seeking to appoint an open ended fixed funding for 2-year Research Technician. The appointment starts in September 2023 or as soon as possible. The post-holder will contribute to research by applying pre-agreed analytical approaches to biogeochemically characterise archaeological and modern samples. The post holder will also provide technical support in the routine running of laboratory operations including the use of specialised equipment, risk assessment, safe handling, storage and waste disposal of chemicals.

What will you be doing?

The role holder will fully support research laboratory activities, ensuring that the laboratories are prepared for experimentation and are compliant with relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements. They will carry out specialised techniques (including GC, GC-MS, HT-GC-MS, GC-C-IRMS and GC-TC-IRMS) and train others in these and essential core functions.

You should apply if

The candidate should have:

• Relevant qualifications at GCSE, or NVQ level 2/3, or equivalent level, plus relevant work experience; or significant relevant work experience.
• Experience of working in an analytical chemistry laboratory to include laboratory techniques, process improvement and problem solving
• Basic knowledge of analytical environmental science or organic geochemistry
• A working knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectral theory, including data interpretation
• Experience of operating and maintaining a range of scientific instrumentation, including data collection
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safety, including COSHH and risk assessment.
• Excellent IT skills, and an ability to effectively use new software or IT systems when required
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to deal with and prioritise a range of ongoing tasks at the same time, and to be able to cope under pressure
• Ability to carry out procedures in an accurate and timely manner, and contribute to process improvement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision towards pre-defined goals
• Proven experience of completing tasks to a high level of accuracy
• Innovative approach to work.

Additional information

For informal queries, contact details:

Dr Melanie Roffet-Salque ([email protected])

Mr Charlie Maule ([email protected])

Available documents

• SUPP109984 - Research Technician - JD.pdf
• Further Particulars - School of Chemistry 22-23.pdf