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Laboratory Technician

University of Leeds - Faculty of Environment - School of Geography

Location: Leeds
Salary: £25,148 to £26,642 per annum depending on experience (Grade 4)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 26th March 2025
Closes: 9th April 2025
Job Ref: ENVGE1265

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you enthusiastic, well organised and versatile with a passion for science? Do you have experience in working in a laboratory environment and want to use your skills to support our research laboratories? Do you want a technical career at one of the top Universities in the country? We would like you to join our technical team offering research support within our geography laboratories, where our experienced technicians will train you on all duties in the preparation and analysis of soil samples using a variety of techniques and instruments. 

We are looking for a professional proactive Laboratory Technician, based on campus 5 days per week, to join our technical team offering research support within our geography laboratories.

You will have a BTEC Higher or equivalent in Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or related science, or equivalent experience working in a scientific research environment. You will have a good understanding of chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal, with the ability to work safely and maintain high laboratory housekeeping standards. You will undertake routine maintenance of equipment relevant to the research and assist with research project activities, including maintenance of stocks and consumables. In addition, you will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

 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:

Rachel Glasior

Email: R.L.Gasior@leeds.ac.uk

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