Teaching Lab Technician

Are you an enthusiastic, well organised, technically adept and versatile individual with a strong student service orientation? Do you want to use your skills and experience to support our busy laboratory and help deliver an excellent teaching experience for our students? 

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to provide support for our busy teaching Laboratory in the School of Chemistry. You will help look after the day to day planning, organisation and operation of our laboratory, including preparation of materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the student experience through demonstrations and providing general support and advice. 

You will have an A-Level in Chemistry (or equivalent qualifications/experience), a proven track record of working in a laboratory environment and excellent manual dexterity and problem solving skills. You will also possess the ability to communicate effectively with all categories of staff and students across the School of Chemistry.

This position will be subject to a two-stage selection process, involving an online interview and some in person practical activities to test the shortlisted candidates’ skills and experience against the person specification.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Sarah Myers, Technical Services Manager (tel: +44 (0) 113 343 8191 or email: S.L.Myers@Leeds.ac.uk)

Please note this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

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