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University of Southampton

Full Time Southampton, England 12.08 GBP HOURLY Today

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.

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