Technician in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
About the role
The University of Nottingham is inviting applications for a full-time permanent technical position in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The purpose of this role is to provide a high level of specialist technical support to the teaching and research laboratories. The Faculty of Engineering at The University of Nottingham is renowned for its excellence in teaching and world-class research. Together our staff and students are discovering innovative ways to change the world for the better and there has never been a more exciting time for you to join us. The role brings rewarding and empowering contact with academic, research staff and students alike. We value a flexible approach and willingness to learn as well as develop new professional skills. Within this inspiring environment, you will organise and supervise the highly utilised laboratories, with support from other technical colleagues. Responsibilities will include maintenance of laboratories and equipment, management of laboratory health and safety, liaising with colleagues on the design and content of new laboratory experiments, and providing teaching support. The role has significant manual handling involved, including taking delivery of gas cylinders and transportation of chemicals and equipment.
About the team
The role holder will join our team of highly skilled technical staff to play an integral part in the supervision and maintenance of laboratories within the department, whilst ensuring that core infrastructure is maintained.
About you
We are seeking a positive and proactive individual, able to work with minimal supervision to develop novel solutions to problems and engage in new opportunities and challenges. Applicants will require experience of working in a chemistry or chemical engineering laboratory environment, can learn new techniques and transfer knowledge of theory and practice to others. They will have a capacity to understand and identify the technical and experimental needs of staff and students, and possess good computer skills. A health and safety qualification would be an advantage, while strong general technical and problem-solving skills are essential.
What we offer
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Training will be provided where required, a willingness to learn and develop skills and responsibilities will be encouraged and expected
- This is a full-time, permanent post
- Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Some flexibility around working patterns will be considered based on operational needs. Job share arrangements may also be considered.
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including between Christmas and New Year
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’.
The position is available with an immediate start date. We reserve the right to end the post's advertisement early if suitable applicants apply during this period.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Jacob Uguna – jacob.uguna@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Further details:
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