Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory Technician - Part IB Organic and Inorganic

Description

This post assists in the smooth running of the Part IB undergraduate practical teaching laboratory. The role provides technical and administrative support in the lab and acts as the deputy to the head of the Part IB laboratories during periods of absence. The role holder also plays an active part in the overall exams, assisting the Senior Examiner with the Tripos examinations and assists with outreach courses.

Duties

Duties will include:

• Providing technical assistance to the Part IB undergraduate students and demonstrators regarding the safe and effective use of equipment and chemicals,
• Providing adequate supplies of and advise the appropriate use of laboratory equipment and chemicals to students,
• Being responsible for chemical stocks held in the laboratory and the manufacture of precursor chemicals for the laboratory practical courses,
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and if necessary repairing any equipment as required,
• Being involved in providing outreach activities,
• Being involved in the examination processes, ensuring the examinations held in department are run according to the university ordinances.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge and experience of practical chemistry and laboratory procedures. They will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal, organisational, communication, and IT skills; the ability to work carefully and methodically plus deal with a wide range of people at all levels; the ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and use their own initiative. Previous experience of working with young people/students would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Please be aware, as this role is supporting undergraduate teaching, leave will not normally be permitted during term time.

Equality and Diversity

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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