Teaching Technician (Medicinal Chemistry)
Applications are invited for a teaching technician in medical chemistry working across the Department of Life Sciences. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and interesting scientific environment, supporting and enhancing teaching.
About the role:
In the role you will:
- Organise, prepare-for, maintain and run our undergraduate Medicinal Chemistry teaching laboratories.
- Support our academic teaching team who lead undergraduate laboratory classes.
- Predominantly support our Medicinal Chemistry laboratories while providing support and cover for our other teaching laboratories.
- Work with the teaching team, Technical Supervisors and Technical Manager who are responsible for teaching, research and Health and Safety support
- Ensure that practical classes are prepared for in advance, run in an efficient manner and that health and safety compliance is a priority.
- Ensure that the correct kit and consumables are ready, prepared/available for practical classes.
- Problem-solve where instrumentation and kit are concerned.
- Assist with practical development and problem solving where necessary.
- Communicate effectively where planning, preparation and running of classes is concerned.
This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 31/05/2025.
About you
You will likely have a degree in a relevant science (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Chemistry), however this is not essential. What is fundamental is a combination of a practical mind-set, a passion for supporting students and being highly organised. If you have experience in supporting or delivering teaching or training, or of demonstrating experiments in a higher education setting this would be ideal. We’ll also be looking for:
- An ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet required deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a broad range of audience.
- How you demonstrate collaboration with both your close team and other colleagues.
- Experience in health and safety compliance, including writing risk assessments and COSHH, would be an advantage.
What we can offer you:
Find out more about our benefits.
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Further details:
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