Science & Technology · United Kingdom
Senior Technician
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CompanyQueen's University Belfast
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryScience & Technology
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CountryUnited Kingdom
LocationUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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Act as a Senior Technician for the ASSET Technology Centre with the responsibility for day-to-day operation and coordination of the Centre's mass spectrometry instruments and associated peripheral instruments.This post is responsible for operation of the laboratory's instrument/space booking system, routine maintenance of instruments including appropriate engagement with suppliers, monitoring and ordering replacement shared consumables, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, training new staff/students in operation of instruments, and facilitating internal and external analytical work through development of new methodologies and running samples. About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
Academic and or vocational qualifications i.e. HNC/HND, NVQ level 4 or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (eg: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry) OR Substantial relevant experience working in a multi-functional research and/or teaching environment within the above listed disciplinesSignificant recent work experience in a multi-functional research environment to include: Provision of technical support;Demonstrable working experience of bioanalytical chemistry using mass spectrometry;Significant oversight of a multi-functional laboratory;Practical experience of liaising with staff and/or students;Experience of health and safety procedures relevant to the post;Experience of working within small molecule mass spectrometry using either targeted or untargeted liquid or gas chromatography mass spectrometry methods.Experience of developing or adapting analytical methods using mass spectrometry;Provision of training in the use of equipment and techniques in a relevant area of mass spectrometry.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.
Act as a Senior Technician for the ASSET Technology Centre with the responsibility for day-to-day operation and coordination of the Centre's mass spectrometry instruments and associated peripheral instruments.This post is responsible for operation of the laboratory's instrument/space booking system, routine maintenance of instruments including appropriate engagement with suppliers, monitoring and ordering replacement shared consumables, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, training new staff/students in operation of instruments, and facilitating internal and external analytical work through development of new methodologies and running samples. About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
Academic and or vocational qualifications i.e. HNC/HND, NVQ level 4 or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (eg: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry) OR Substantial relevant experience working in a multi-functional research and/or teaching environment within the above listed disciplinesSignificant recent work experience in a multi-functional research environment to include: Provision of technical support;Demonstrable working experience of bioanalytical chemistry using mass spectrometry;Significant oversight of a multi-functional laboratory;Practical experience of liaising with staff and/or students;Experience of health and safety procedures relevant to the post;Experience of working within small molecule mass spectrometry using either targeted or untargeted liquid or gas chromatography mass spectrometry methods.Experience of developing or adapting analytical methods using mass spectrometry;Provision of training in the use of equipment and techniques in a relevant area of mass spectrometry.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.
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