SCM Research Laboratory Technician

University of Surrey, Guildford

SCM Research Laboratory Technician

£32080-£36636

University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 23 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

You will provide essential technical support for both research and teaching in the School of Mathematics and Physics. You'll play a key role in the operation, maintenance and development of facilities in the Soft Matter Physics laboratories, collaborating closely with academic and technical colleagues to deliver an exceptional experience for our students. The group's experimental research spans research at the interface with biology - biological-physics, bio nanotechnology and synthetic biology - experimental soft matter physics with a sustainability focus.

# Experience of working in a physics laboratory or relevant similar experience
# A good communicator, working well as part of a team but also able to work independently, managing their own time and priorities
# An understanding of relevant Health & Safety matters and requirements
# Good organisational skills, particularly when working in a laboratory
# Some experience of handling chemical and biological agents
# Some experience of handling cryogens and gases
# Willingness and aptitude to broaden skills to cover for technical colleagues in their specialist areas during periods of absence
Manual handling is an essential part of the role, and candidates should be able to participate in manual handling activities and for access to the laboratories.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference., In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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