Analytical Services Technician

Location: South Kensington Campus, London

About the role:

The Department of Chemical Engineering welcomes applications for the post of Analytical Services Technician.

What you would be doing:

The postholder will assist the Head of Analytical Services and their team in delivering the day-to-day operations of the Analytical Services Laboratory (ASL) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The postholder will be part of the team employed in the ASL and carry out a range of specialist technical support tasks and provide training for a range of instruments hosted in the ASL to staff and students.

What we are looking for:

• BSc, BTech (or equivalent), with completion of a recognised laboratory technician training scheme.
• Proven experience in collecting, processing, interpreting and presenting data obtained from laboratory equipment
• Basic knowledge of the wide range of analytical equipment and proven experience in operating at least some of the techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, gas sorption analysis)
• You must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety regulations and procedures
• Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of workplace safety is desirable and experience within the Higher Education sector is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a world leading Chemical Engineering Department.
• Supported throughout your career, with the opportunity for job specific and specialised training.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days leave a year)

Further Information

This post is fixed-term for two years and will be based in the Department of Chemical Engineering on the South Kensington Campus.

If you require any further details on the role please contact:
Patricia Carry, Head of Analytical Services – (p.carry@imperial.ac.uk)       

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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