Technician (Internal Only)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive person to join our team who can deliver timely and high-quality technical support within the School of Pharmacy.

About the role:

You will support and maintain the provision of key technical services across the School of Pharmacy. You will work with academic staff and the Senior Technician to prepare practical classes and oversee the day-to-day running of the teaching laboratories. You will monitor Health and Safety within the laboratory environment by assessing risks of planned activities and completing up-to-date standard operating procedures. You will provide support, help, guidance and advice to develop chemistry related laboratory sessions using equipment, skills and techniques. Perform monthly monitoring of the teaching labs and the equipment. Assist the Technical manager during lab inductions. Provide technical support and guidance in the use of equipment and specialist techniques essential for teaching. Maintain an inventory of chemicals. Instrument training ensuring that resources are maintained and available when required. Stock control and ordering.

About you:

You will have experience working in a technical role and will be educated to at least HNC or equivalent or have equivalent working experience in a relevant technical or scientific role. You have skills and experience in problem solving. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information with clarity.

What you'll get in return:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and University closure days). A competitive annual salary, with opportunity to progress through the pay scale. Opportunities for CPD and networking with other highly skilled technicians. Access to a dedicated fund to support technical training initiatives. Hands-on experience within a highly successful department.

The post is offered on a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) contract. Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time and job share opportunities may be considered. Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.