Chief Teaching Laboratory Technician - Part II Physical Chemistry

This post fulfils an important role in the Department's teaching technician's team with responsibility managing for the smooth running of the Part II physical teaching laboratory which provides practical physical chemistry classes for 2nd year and 3rd year students. With the help of a technician, the role holder will provide technical and administrative support in the laboratories,

Duties will include: providing technical assistance to the Part II physical undergraduate students regarding the safe and effective use of equipment and chemicals, providing adequate supplies of and advise the appropriate use of laboratory equipment and chemicals to students plus be responsible for chemical stocks held in the laboratory, maintain laboratory equipment and if necessary repair any equipment as required, be involved in providing outreach activities, be involved in the examination processes, ensure the examinations held in department are run according to the university ordinances, and being involved in outreach activities outside of term-time.

The successful candidate will have a degree or HNC in Chemistry or equivalent practical experience plus a good knowledge and experience of practical chemistry and laboratory procedures. They will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and IT skills; the ability to work carefully and methodically plus deal with a wide range of people at all levels; the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and use own initiative. Previous experience of working with young people / students, good IT skills plus management experience would be an advantage.