Research Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
The School of Chemistry is seeking to appoint an open ended fixed funding for 2-year Research Technician. The appointment starts in September 2023 or as soon as possible. The post-holder will contribute to research by applying pre-agreed analytical approaches to biogeochemically characterise archaeological and modern samples. The post holder will also provide technical support in the routine running of laboratory operations including the use of specialised equipment, risk assessment, safe handling, storage and waste disposal of chemicals.
What will you be doing?The role holder will fully support research laboratory activities, ensuring that the laboratories are prepared for experimentation and are compliant with relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements. They will carry out specialised techniques (including GC, GC-MS, HT-GC-MS, GC-C-IRMS and GC-TC-IRMS) and train others in these and essential core functions.
You should apply ifThe candidate should have:
- Relevant qualifications at GCSE, or NVQ level 2/3, or equivalent level, plus relevant work experience; or significant relevant work experience.
- Experience of working in an analytical chemistry laboratory to include laboratory techniques, process improvement and problem solving
- Basic knowledge of analytical environmental science or organic geochemistry
- A working knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectral theory, including data interpretation
- Experience of operating and maintaining a range of scientific instrumentation, including data collection
- Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safety, including COSHH and risk assessment.
- Excellent IT skills, and an ability to effectively use new software or IT systems when required
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to deal with and prioritise a range of ongoing tasks at the same time, and to be able to cope under pressure
- Ability to carry out procedures in an accurate and timely manner, and contribute to process improvement
- Ability to work with minimal supervision towards pre-defined goals
- Proven experience of completing tasks to a high level of accuracy
- Innovative approach to work.
For informal queries, contact details:
Dr Melanie Roffet-Salque (melanie.salque@bristol.ac.uk)
Mr Charlie Maule (charlie.maule@bristol.ac.uk)
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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- SUPP109984 - Research Technician - JD.pdf
- Further Particulars - School of Chemistry 22-23.pdf
JOB NUMBER
SUPP109984
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
CLOSING DATE
05 Jul 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Science
SALARY
£25,948 - £28,929 per annum
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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