Senior Lab Technician

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role 

The School of Engineering at Newcastle University is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to the role of Senior Lab Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of technical staff supporting teaching, research and Civil and Geospatial Engineering Facilities, with a particular focus on the Geotechnical and Structural Engineering group.

Our highly skilled and professional technical colleagues are essential in supporting and delivering successful teaching and research activities to an international standard.  We have approximately 75 technicians employed within the School of Engineering, working on both our city campus and off-site facilities throughout the North East of England. Our technical expertise spans a wide range of engineering disciplines and plays a fundamental role in Newcastle University’s teaching, research and external engagement.

You will be part of a technical team providing support to academic and research staff across the Civil Engineering labs, as well as supporting postgraduate and undergraduate students during practical teaching, research projects and fieldwork activities. You will have day to day responsibility for the operation of the Geotechnical and Materials Testing lab, ensuring labs, specialist equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard in support for teaching, research and commercial testing.

You will support the Technical Team Leader in the management of laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, asset management processes and the continued development of technical services within Civil Engineering.

You will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a technical team
• Experience of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist civil engineering laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Knowledge and experience of geotechnical and materials testing would be advantageous
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify practical solutions to technical challenges
• Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
• A good understanding of health and safety systems
• A full UK driving licence, as the role requires travel to field sites and the transportation of people, samples and specialist equipment

The position is full-time and offered on an open-ended basis.

For informal enquiries, please contact Christopher Brown, Technical Operations Manager by email: Christopher.Brown@ncl.ac.uk.

Successful candidates will require satisfactory evidence of a full UK driving licence, a full UK driving license is required for this position, as part of this role you will be required to transport sampling and collections. 

To apply please upload a CV and cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to the person specification as outlined within job description

At Newcastle University we are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. For further details about Newcastle University please visit our information page at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about.

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