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October 2023
End date: 31st December 2023
Hours: 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday

Job purpose:

• To carry out routine technical processes, under direction, in order to support technical and academic staff.

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• To assist with setting up experiments and demonstrations.
• To carry out straightforward tasks and tests, operate simple routine machinery and support others carrying out more complex tests, supplying required samples and equipment.
• To carry out maintenance on basic equipment under clear instruction, and to follow procedures to ensure stock of goods and equipment are sufficient to meet working requirements.
• To ensure the work environment is kept clean and tidy, move equipment and goods as required, and adhere to all relevant health and safety procedures.
• To log results in databases, and ensure records are kept up to date and accurate.
• To communicate problems or difficulties to a supervisor/manager in a timely manners.
• To receive visitors and provide basic information in a correct and courteous manner.

Essential Skills:

• Basic numeracy and literacy.
• Learning gained through some work experience and training in a similar technical-based role.
• Ability to make effective use of simple relevant technical equipment
• Able to carry out allocated, prescribed tasks to time and to the standard required.
• Able to solve basic problems by adhering to established practices and procedures.
• Able to gather information and respond appropriately to requests from colleagues, students and visitors.
• Willingness to undertake Health and Safety training specific to role.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of assisting in day-to-day maintenance of laboratory equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Previous laboratory experience in a medical/scientific setting.