Senior Research Laboratory Technician | |
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Workplace | Cambridge, East of England, UK |
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Senior Research Laboratory TechnicianThe Department of Physics is looking to recruit a Senior Research Laboratory Technician to provide high-quality technical support to research groups at the Cavendish Laboratory. The postholder will be working alongside a team of other research laboratory technicians to support research activities. This support may also include users from other departments and from outside the University. You will be interacting with researchers at all levels to translate their experimental requirements, using your experience to design, set up and assist with experiments. The postholder will also be responsible for maintaining existing equipment in a safe and effective state. The role requires a high level of technical skill. The roleholder will work flexibly to respond to the changing needs of the research and will set their own priorities to achieve the best overall research outcomes. The roleholder will be expected to help mentor, teach and supervise a cohort of apprentices in best practices. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proven problem solving abilities, with the ability to manage their own time and priorities. The postholder will hold a BTEC HNC or Higher Diploma in a laboratory technician qualification or a similar science related discipline. Experience with mentoring and teaching apprentices is desirable. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. Click the ’Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be sent to Emily Hogg, RDC Research Laboratory Manager eh678cam.ac.uk Please quote reference KA44676 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 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. Further information
Department/LocationDepartment of Physics, West Cambridge Salary£33,232-£39,105 ReferenceKA44676 CategoryAssistant staff Published13 January 2025 Closing date11 February 2025 | |
In your application, please refer to myScience.org and reference JobID 3041779. |
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