Laboratory Technician

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (12 Months - to complete specific time limited work)

Interview date: To be confirmed

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 proactive Laboratory Technician, commencing as soon as possible.  You will be based on campus 5 days per week, to join our technical team offering support within our geography laboratories. 

You will have a GCSEs or equivalent including English and Mathematics and at least one science subject, or equivalent experience working in a laboratory. 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 equipment and purchasing  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: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Grade 4 - This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• 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 Gasior: School of Geography, University of Leeds

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

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