Senior Technician

About the job: 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 ..... full job details .....