Research Technician

This full post is available immediately on a permanent basis, based on the Tremough campus.

Summary of the role

The role holder will support the day-to-day operations of the chemical imaging and microscopy facilities, including petrographic sample preparation. The role will lead on preparation of thin sections, polished mounts and other sample preparation techniques required for their area and will provide supervision and training to staff and students in these techniques. They will provide support in other areas such as mineral processing, where appropriate, to provide resilience and support the wider technical team. Along with the Technical manager, they will implement and promote safe working practices, in line with the Universities H&S policies and procedures.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Lucy McTaminey, Technical Services Faculty Partner l.m.mctaminey@exeter.ac.uk.

 This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website. 

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