Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Physics & Astronomy
Contract Type - Open Ended
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week
With a level of autonomy commensurate with the grading of this post, in addition to providing technical instruction, support and advice to undergraduate students you will be responsible for the sourcing and procurement of a variety of equipment and consumables for the various laboratories. You will additionally provide advice on, and oversee compliance with, Health and Safety legislation by all laboratory users.
As a minimum, you will be educated to HNC/HND level in a physical science or engineering discipline and have significant vocational experience in the safe operation and management of scientific laboratories and the instrumentation and equipment therein.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is available with immediate effect. During semesters the daily hours are strictly dictated by teaching laboratory activities. However, outwith semesters we would be open to considering a flexible working pattern.
Informal inquiries may be made by contacting either the Principal Teaching Laboratories Technician – Hannah Bartlett –  H.Bartlett@ed.ac.uk or the Technical Services Manager – Neil Wood –  Neil.Wood@ed.ac.uk
Well organised with excellent planning skills
A competitive salary of £32,982 to £38,205
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 
The School of Physics and Astronomy strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We particularly encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.
International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

 



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