Job title
Laboratory Technician Physics
Job reference
REQ240051
Date posted
24/01/2024
Application closing date
20/02/2024
Location
Loughborough
Package
Technical Services grade 4 from £23700 to £27181 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Job description
School of Science
Loughborough University is seeking to appoint an experienced technician in the multi-disciplinary School of Science. Primarily based in the teaching laboratories of the state-of-the-art STEMLab facility, the post holder will provide technical support to staff and students in the Physics Department to support and enhance the department's technical, teaching and research capabilities.
Working under the general guidance of the Technical Tutor, duties will include: preparation of equipment and materials for practical laboratories according to timetabled sessions, monitoring and maintaining laboratory consumables stocks, maintaining equipment inventories, ensuring equipment for standard and more specialist techniques is maintained and ready for use, assisting in the disposal of waste chemicals and equipment and implementation of laboratory Health and Safety procedures. The role requires some flexibility in working hours so as to ensure timetabled sessions are well supported.
This role would suit someone with a physics background, and good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and practices. The successful candidate should be a highly motivated individual with good practical and communication skills who works well as part of a team.
Informal enquiries should be made to Steve Elliott, Technical Facilities Manager by email at: [email protected] or by telephone on +44 (0)1509 222595
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