GENERIC JOB SUMMARY
GRADE: 4
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/UNIT:
REPORT TO:
JOB TITLE:
Workshop/Laboratory Technician
(Teaching & Research)
Science Laboratories and Engineering Laboratories/Workshops
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide specific technical support services to academic and research staff and students so that
experiments and research are completed in an efficient way.
MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Construct and modify equipment and components to a specification agreed with others.
2. Maintain, clean, repair and test equipment ensuring general workshop/laboratory tidiness
3. Ensure the general security of tools and equipment and of laboratory/workshop areas.
4. Monitor levels of stocks/stores and ensure that equipment, consumables and work area are
ready to use when required.
5. Advise students and staff in the design and development of basic apparatus for research and
teaching purposes or project work.
6. Set up equipment for teaching and research experiments following clear guidelines and/or
procedures.
7. Carry out precision measuring/testing of equipment following clear set procedures.
8. Maintain accurate records and draft documentation and reports of conclusions.
9. Comply with Health and Safety procedures affecting self and others.
10. Carry out any other duties which are appropriate to the post as may be reasonably requested by
Supervisor.
PLANNING AND ORGANISING:
 Carry out a range of tasks, working mainly within established procedures, but with minimal
supervision.
 Plan own work schedule, responding to new pressures, adjusting priorities as needed.
 Ensure that components are available so that jobs can proceed as directed.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (e.g. People, Finance, Equipment):
 Have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment in the laboratory
/workshop/department.
 Support student learning through the development and demonstration of standard equipment and
techniques.
 May provide standard guidance and advice to junior colleagues/students through on the job training.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
 Daily contact with Supervisor, work colleagues, University staff and students.
 Some liaison with external consultants.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
See employee specification
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION – NON ACADEMIC POSTS
Post Title ____TECHNICIAN________________________
SAMPLE
Grade _______4___________________________
Department __ANY__________________________________ Ref No_________________________________
ESSENTIAL
1.
Education and Qualifications
Academic and/or vocational qualifications
ie OND/ONC and/or NVQ level3 in
relevant subject (or equivalent)
2.
Experience
2 years relevant work experience to
include:
3.
Other Skills/Knowledge
4.
Presentation
Technical knowledge in own specific or
technical specialism.
Working knowledge of relevant systems,
equipment and processes.
Good understanding of relevant
regulations and procedures including
Health and Safety requirements.
Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
Ability to develop and demonstrate
standard equipment and techniques.
5.
Personal Qualities
6.
Special Factors and other Requirements
DESIRABLE
Ability to work within established
procedures but with minimal supervision.
Ability to plan own work schedule
responding to new pressures and
adjusting priorities.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to provide standard guidance and
advice to junior colleagues/students
COMPLETED BY: __________________________________ DATE: __________________
AGREED BY: ______________________________________ DATE: __________________
(Personnel Department)
HOW IDENTIFIED
(e.g. Application/CV, interview, presentation
etc.)