Main duties and responsibilities
Please note, this is a 0.75 FTE role for 27.75 hours per week and will be expected to work until 5.30pm. The working pattern can be discussed further wit hthe hiring manager.
The post covers for a maternity leave and will last for a fixed term period or when the original post holder returns.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support the effective running of laboratories, clinical spaces and specialist teaching facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and practice.
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Assist with practical classes, liaise with academic staff, support project and experiment development, and troubleshoot technical issues.
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Complete tasks assigned by the Technical Team Leader, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality, accuracy and appropriate quality control when preparing materials and chemicals.
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Demonstrate specialist equipment, instruments, apparatus, techniques and software to staff and students.
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Carry out routine equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
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Provide clear guidance and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.
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Assist with reviewing and updating risk assessments, COSHH documentation and compliance records in line with university policies.
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Follow safe working procedures and advise staff and students on the safe and correct use of equipment and facilities.
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Monitor the safe distribution, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials, chemicals and waste. Support stock control and maintain relevant databases.
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Keep technical spaces and equipment clean, tidy and safe. Manage consumables, including replenishment, stock control, ordering and associated financial administration, under the Team Leader's direction.
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Maintain the technical asset register and identify equipment requiring replacement.
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Provide Goods Inwards support when required.
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Maintain high technical standards and consistency across technical spaces.
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Undertake continuing professional development and develop skills to meet the university's changing needs.
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Support late-finishing classes and assessments when required.
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Assist with open days and outreach events.
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Undertake First Aid training to support university first aid and evacuation requirements.
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Support the Technician Commitment and initiatives promoting technician visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability.
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Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) in technical areas and maintain relevant training.
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Where applicable, design, manufacture and repair components for other university areas when requested.
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Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as reasonably required.
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The role may require a DBS check, with the level determined at offer stage.
To view the job description and person specification, please click here
Contact
For more information about the role please contact:
Dr Niran Patel - niran.patel@dmu.ac.uk