Research Technician

Applications are invited for a Research Technician in the Mass Spectrometry Research Facility (MS-SRF), Department of Chemistry. This role involves carrying out maintenance, calibration and operation of a wide range of mass spectrometers and associated chromatography systems, including LC-MS and GC-MS. As a member of the analytical team, the Research Technician will play a vital role in supporting the department's mass spectrometry provision, the running of analytical services and contribute specialist knowledge and skills to support research. More information about the MS-SRF can be found at: https://massspec.chem.ox.ac.uk

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area, including experience of analytical chemistry. They will have working knowledge of health and safety regulations and be able to work independently in a lab environment. The candidate will have excellent communications skills and confidently use IT software such as Microsoft Office. They will ideally have previous experience working in a mass spectrometry or similar analytical lab involving instrument calibration, maintenance and sample analysis. The post is ideally suited to a recent Chemistry graduate.

This is a full-time position based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford. It is a fixed-term contract for 2 years in the first instance but with the potential for extension.