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Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
This senior technician role will provide effective technical support for research and teaching in the Faculty of Engineering and Environment, within the Department of Maths, Physics and Electrical Engineering (MPEE) with a specific focus on chemical laboratories and processes. The role holder will work within a dynamic and multi-skilled technical team to support research and teaching activity within the department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of facilities in chemical laboratories across the Faculty, working closely with academic colleagues to ensure an exceptional experience for students.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The MPEE technical team is responsible for the day-to-day operation and safety of a range of laboratories, workshops, and specialist spaces in the Faculty of Engineering and Environment. There is often a need to work with staff or students with different areas of expertise to support collaboration with colleagues from the broader faculty. The team works closely with academic colleagues to provide an excellent student experience through their support of teaching and research activity.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in the role, you will have experience in chemistry and chemical laboratories and be confident in teaching its use. You will be able to effectively work both independently and as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills. It is essential to have an in-depth knowledge of current health and safety legislation and to promote a positive attitude towards it.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Bellamy at andrew.bellamy@northumbria.ac.uk.
To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.
ABOUT US
Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all. We change lives regionally, nationally, and internationally through education and research, tackling the global challenges of our age to transform society and the economy.
Northumbria recorded the biggest rise of any UK university for research power in the Research Excellence Framework for the second time in 2021 and is now ranked top 25 in the UK for this measure.
We are one of the largest universities in the UK with over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, filled with world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and students at the heart of an outstanding experience.
Northumbria University is a great place to work. We empower our exceptional people to achieve shared ambitions and promote a positive work-life balance. We offer a wide range of benefits including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, continued commitment to your learning and development, and more.
Our Northumbria Values are guiding principles that define who we are, what we do, and what is important to us: Academic Excellence; Innovation; Inclusivity; Collaboration; Ambition.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in and value the diversity of our staff. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community.
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