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Laboratory Technician
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- Posted By: University of Bradford
- Address:
- Contact: 01274 233091
- Date Posted: 26th Aug 2008
- Salary: Grade 5, £19,263 - £21,072 per annum
- Location: Bradford
- Reference Code: NPM4013
- Views Since Posting: 114
- Full Description:
School of Life Sciences
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Ref: NPM4013 Grade 5, £19,263 - £21,072 per annum
We are seeking to recruit a proactive Senior Laboratory Technician to support the provision of Organic/Physical Chemistry laboratory practical classes within the Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Working as part of a busy team you will have HNC (or equivalent) in a chemistry-based discipline along with supervisory experience and excellent organisational and team based skills which are essential.
Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2008
Interviews will be held: 8th or 9th of September 2008
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Division of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Senior Teaching Support Technician
Post Reference: NPM4013
Post Grade: Grade 5
Responsible to: Teaching Laboratories Manager
Main Purpose of Post:
To provide specialist technical and organic/physical chemistry support for the undergraduate & postgraduate practical teaching programmes. Supervise & train technical staff, ensure H&S compliance within work area and assist staff and students with techniques and applications
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, prioritise and organise the equipment and materials required to ensure the smooth running of the organic/physical chemistry practical classes.
- Demonstrate, assist and advise students with analytical techniques, use of instrumentation and problem solving.
- Production of standard reports, eg SOPs, practical schedules, experimental technique methodologies.
- Plan, monitor and maintain stocks of materials and consumables.
- Plan, monitor and ensure appropriate equipment maintenance regimes.
- Ensure compliance with H&S procedures.
- Supervise and train subordinate staff and workplace students
- Liaison with Academic Class leader to highlight and implement any improvements or adaptations to practical class requirements
- Work as member of a wider School team with any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post
Essential Qualifications
- HNC or Equivalent in a Chemistry discipline
Essential Skills and Knowledge
- Analytical techniques eg IR, EP, Spectrometry
- Familiarity of H&S procedures within a chemistry environment and COSHH Assessments
- Ability to keep accurate records and write SOPs
- Excellent organisational skills including ability to work to strict deadlines and as part of a team.
- Good level of IT Skills including MS Word & Excel
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Familiarity in the use of GC and associated applications
- Use of computers in data acquisition
- Recent and relevant working within a Chemistry Laboratory
- Some supervisory experience
- Minimum of 3 years Working within a Teaching Laboratory
- Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities.
- Good Interpersonal and communication Skills
- Committed to continuing personal/professional development.
- Good level of fitness & ability to manually handle equipment
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