Last updated: 15/01/2015
Post title: Temporary Teaching Laboratory Technician in Chemistry (9 months)
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Career pathway:
Chemistry
TAE Level: 1b
*ERE category:
Posts responsible to:
Posts responsible for:
Laboratory Manager
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Job purpose
Office-based and Non Office-based
To assist with the smooth operation of the undergraduate teaching laboratory (29:4005) and associated facilities (29:4009, 4015 and 3012) in Chemistry under the guidance of the senior technician and laboratory manager.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
1.
Maintain the clean and tidy appearance of the laboratory (29:4005) and associated instrument room (29:4009) – including twice weekly bench and fume cupboard cleaning and bin emptying.
2.
Clean laboratory glassware daily during teaching courses.
3.
Assist other laboratory staff in setting up apparatus and experiments.
% Time
25%
25%
10%
4.
Maintain tidy appearance of associated Computer Rooms (29:4015 and 3012) and check operation of workstations (reporting issues to ServiceLine) – performed weekly.
5%
10% 5.
Restock laboratory consumables daily from Chemistry Store and from cardice freezer; return solvent wastes to Store.
6.
Following Agresso training, ordering of consumables and apparatus. 2%

Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
7.
Monitor and restock (i.e. photocopying and binding) paperwork associated with lab courses (e.g. practical manuals).
% Time
5%
8.
Following relevant training, limited demonstration of equipment/procedures to students. 6%
9.
Following relevant training, electrical safety testing of laboratory equipment. 6%
10.
Undertake above duties similarly for outreach and other out-of-term activities.
Internal and external relationships (including nature and purpose of relationships)
6%
Interaction with senior laboratory technicians and laboratory managers.
Interactions with Chemistry Store staff for supply of chemicals and solvent disposals.
Interaction with technical staff in Mechanical Workshop and Glassblowing Workshop.
Interaction with Academic Staff running courses in Teaching Laboratory.
Interaction with Undergraduates participating in courses in the Teaching Laboratory.
Interaction with the public on Outreach activities and Open Days
Special requirements
 Part-time position: Mornings & Wednesday afternoon – or as required to
 accommodate teaching
Handling chemicals: No allergy and no adverse reactions to chemicals
 Working in a laboratory: Must adhere to GLP including laboratory dress code and safety
Ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (e.g. “Winchesters” of
chlorinated solvents) and move gas cylinders.
 A Teaching Environment: Annual leave to be taken outside term time and essential laboratory work time.
Criteria Essential Desirable
How to be assessed
Qualifications, knowledge & experience
Basic numeracy and literacy
Able to use simple relevant technical equipment
Some knowledge of basic practical chemistry
IT Skills – Experience with using Microsoft Office; Installing and configuring software.
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Application and CV
Application and CV
Application and CV
Application and CV
Planning & organising
Ability to undertake all routine laboratory preparative tasks following verbal and written instructions from lab managers, meeting all necessary deadlines
Problem solving & initiative
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CV and references
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Identify problems and communicate these and other difficulties etc to lab managers, etc.
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Management & teamwork
Ability to work in a small team and accept instructions from linemanager and senior colleagues
X
Communicating & influencing
Good oral communication skills
Other skills & behaviours
Comply with basic health and safety procedures – with due regard to safety of all personnel in teaching labs
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Interview
Application, references and interview
Application, references & interview
Application and CV
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OFFICE-BASED POST
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU) no further information needs to be supplied.
NON-OFFICE BASED POST
If this post has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
Occasionally
(<30% of time)
N/A
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Frequently
(30-60% of time)
Constantly
(> 60% of time)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids N/A
N/A ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below:
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Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
N/A
N/A
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## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
N/A
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N/A
N/A
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N/A
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Face to face contact with public
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
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N/A
N/A
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