Teaching Laboratory Technician

Closing date: 23:59 hours BST on Friday 23^rd August 2024

Interview date: Friday 30^th August 2024

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.   

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.   

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a background in physical science and a broad range of technical skills. The ideal candidate will have identifiable experience working within a science laboratory, have good communication skills, a strong understanding of laboratory Health and Safety and a willingness to learn and develop themselves, as well as teach others. In this position you will work in a team of technical staff providing support to taught student laboratory classes in Physics, as well as research projects, interacting with students, Academics and other members of the technical team on a daily basis. This will include ensuring suitable and sufficient materials are prepared and available for experimental work, providing technical advice, training and assistance with the application of techniques and use of equipment, and helping academic staff and students to obtain experimental data. You will be responsible for ensuring all health and safety requirements are met and that there is a safe working environment for all laboratory users.  

About you

You will have a qualification in a related science or engineering subject, and relevant work experience or learning gained through work experience (including short courses and other formal training). You will have good communication, IT, and organisational skills, and will be happy working independently without supervision. You will have some knowledge and experience of operating general Physics equipment, including maintenance and first-level fault finding, and will have a good understanding of relevant health and safety. 

Experience in providing technical support in higher, further, or secondary education is desirable. 

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. The University embraces hybrid and flexible working. 

Further Information

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and attach your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Sarah Heisig, Technical Manager (07583066063, s.heisig@surrey.ac.uk). 

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.   

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