Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Technician Part IA

1 month ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

This post is responsible for the smooth running of the Part IA teaching laboratory. The role holder will provide technical and administrative support in the lab and acts as the deputy to the head of the Part IA laboratories during periods of absence. The role holder provides support for approximately 500 1st year undergraduate students with a daily class size of approximately 60.

Duties will include: providing technical assistance to the Part IA undergraduate students and demonstrators regarding the safe and effective use of equipment and chemicals, providing adequate supplies of and advise the appropriate use of laboratory equipment and chemicals to students, be responsible for chemical stocks held in the laboratory and the manufacture of precursor chemicals for the laboratory practical courses, maintain laboratory equipment and if necessary repair any equipment as required, be involved in providing outreach activities, be involved in the examination processes, ensure the examinations held in department are run according to the university ordinances.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge and experience of practical chemistry and laboratory procedures. They will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal, organisational, communication and IT skills; the ability to work carefully and methodically plus deal with a wide range of people at all levels; the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and use own initiative. Previous experience of working with young people / students would be an advantage.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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