Our Benefits
Salary: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 5)
We are committed to providing a wide range of benefits including:
minimum of 41 days annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
employer pension contributions of 17.6%
access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UKs major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work
access to our Employee Assistance Programme
option to opt into our private healthcare
This role is an excellent opportunity for development with access to both internal and external training programmes.
The Role
The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE) utilises a team of technicians to support its workshops, laboratories and infrastructure supporting the academic and research activities within the school. Technicians provide practical support and expert knowledge to enhance the excellent teaching and student experience. The post holder will be part of this team and will provide technical support for activities associated with the School.
The role holder will be responsible for the general upkeep of laboratories, workshops and equipment associated with their specific area of expertise. Working with the Technical Services Leadership Group to ensure compliance with national Health and Safety regulations in line with university policy.
Specifically, the technician will focus on the day to day running of the Polymer Engineering Laboratory and Materials and Nano Materials Laboratories. This includes performing various tasks such as operating lab equipment, conducting tests, and developing protocols.
What we will need from you
Practical and theoretical knowledge with experience of relevant technical equipment relating to the Nano & Sustainable \materials Research Technologies.
Extensive practical experience of working with relevant equipment such as microfluidizers, freeze dryers, centrifuges & chemical workstations for the preparation of samples.
Experience of day to day running of the Laboratories and workshops, including the maintenance of specialised equipment, inventories, and resource purchasing to facilitate activities within the laboratory.
Familiarity with relevant health and safety procedures and COSHH procedures
Ability to adapt and expand knowledge as required to facilitate School requirements
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to provide customer-focused solutions to both students and staff
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
About the School
Based in the lively and exciting Merchiston area at the heart of Edinburgh, Scotlands inspiring capital, the School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment (SCEBE) is embarking on a major development in the area of Industry 4.0, bringing together computer science, engineering, mathematics, and construction technology. The School has one of the UK's largest computer science departments and it houses leading UK research centres in transport policy and sustainable construction. We have excellent computing, engineering, and construction lab facilities.
According to the Research Excellence Framework in 2021, we are the number one Scottish Modern University for research in Computer Science & Informatics, Engineering and for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning as well as being the number one university in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction - for the fourth year in a row!
Essential to delivering an excellent teaching and student experience are our technicians. They provide practical support and expert knowledge in our workshops, laboratories, and infrastructure to support with our academic and research activities within the School.
Additional Information
Closing date: 8 January
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
We dont look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education, and additional experiences.
Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status.
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