Research Technician (Analytical)

Terms: Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2026, Full Time post (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 14 May 2024 - 12:00noon

Interview date: To be confirmed but expected to take place 4/5 June 2024 

Flexible working patterns will be considered. The successful candidate will need to be able to work onsite 5 days per week.

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About the Unit

The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics works across a range of disciplines including computing & communications, engineering & innovation, physical sciences, life, health & chemical sciences, environment, earth & ecosystems, and research & enterprise.

The role

The Open University is recruiting a Research Technician (Analytical) to support funded research goals across the STEM Faculty. The postholder will carry out various analyses primarily focusing on GC-MS and SIFT-MS and will work closely with academics and students to enable the delivery of the Faculty’s research and commercialisation objectives. This role is also to support the wider STEM faculty and the post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of health and safety and laboratory practice within laboratories and will be expected to carry out a range of other tasks to support the wider technical team in between projects.

Skills and experience

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g., Analytical Chemistry).
• Theoretical knowledge of GC (ideally GC-MS and or SIFT-MS)
• Proven experience of working in research laboratories or similar environment, including evidence of relevant professional training.
• Excellent computer skills and practical IT experience in the suite of Microsoft Office programmes (in particular Microsoft Excel) for data processing and accurate and precise report preparation

More information can be found in the Job Description below.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Donna Elstob at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or email Resourcing.Hub@open.ac.uk quoting the reference 21602.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

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