Benchmark Role Profile for Technician Level 3
Version 2.0
Last Amended: March 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title:
Technician
School/Department:
Salary:
Job Family and Level:
Technical Services Level 3
Contract Status:
Hours of Work:
Location:
Reporting to:
The Purpose of the New Role:
The purpose of this role is to provide specialist technical support to XXXXX, plan and oversee the
day-to-day running of XXXX laboratory, allocating resources and providing technical
supervision/training in the use of equipment and techniques in the area of XXXX to relevant
staff/students to ensure objectives are met.
The role holder will be responsible for the upkeep of designated research laboratories as well as
the use and maintenance of equipment.
Main Responsibilities
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Plan and oversee the day to day technical running of the laboratory, allocating resources
and providing technical supervision to ensure work objectives and standards are met.
Utilise technical knowledge and expertise to conceptualise and interpret the
requirements of the customer.
Assist in the interpretation of results, providing quantitative and qualitative analysis,
advising staff and students of the application, techniques and use of relevant
technical/laboratory equipment.
To conduct regular routine maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of equipment/
apparatus personally or through others in own area of responsibility, as required, and
advise on the purchasing of equipment and consumables ensuring the adequate stocks
of laboratory supplies and maintaining appropriate records.
To provide quality and timely advice, assist and train staff and students on the
development, design, preparation, construction, assembly and application of equipment,
the setting up of experiments and/or deployment of particular techniques.
Monitor Health and Safety in the performance of all duties by assessing the risks of the
planned activity and performing the tasks having considered, and acted to secure, the
safety of yourself and others:
Ensure students and new researchers are trained in techniques and the safe and
effective use of equipment to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety
regulations, including carrying out safety risk assessments.
Benchmark Role Profile for Technician Level 3
Version 2.0
Last Amended: March 2015
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Communicate effectively information/instructions to the department and wider university
as required, and ensure the accurate completion of documentation, records and reports
in order to comply with research quality standards.
Contribute to the development of new or improved methods/techniques/equipment and
to undertake further training to develop skills and technique base in XXXX specialist
area.
Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Skills/Training
Essential
Minimum of HNC in relevant subject,
or equivalent qualifications plus
considerable work experience in
relevant role or
Substantial work experience in
relevant role
Analytical ability to interpret testing
requirements.
Desirable
Additional qualifications in
laboratory skills e.g. Health
and Safety
Problem solving skills.
Proven report writing skills.
Excellent oral and written
communication skills, including the
ability to communicate with clarity on
complex information.
Capability to organise own and
other’s activities to meet set
deadlines.
Good customer relation skills.
Ability to work accurately in order to
maintain high standards, with the
ability to work effectively under
pressure.
Ability to adopt a methodical
approach to work in order to achieve
work deadlines.
Experience
Ability to build relationships and
collaborate with others internally and
externally.
Proven technical experience in
relevant techniques and equipment.
An understanding of regulations and
procedure governing laboratory work
(including Home Office and Health
and Safety) and implications of noncompliance of other staff.
Ability to lift and move objects as this
role will involve storing and moving
consumables and equipment.
Knowledge of the XXXXX
scientific field/ specialism.
‘Drive for results’ the ability to
coach and motivate others to
meet and exceed set
objectives.
Benchmark Role Profile for Technician Level 3
Version 2.0
Last Amended: March 2015
Statutory/Legal
Decision Making
i) taken independently by the role holder;
Manage own workload.
To advise and solve routine queries.
The organisation and prioritisation of the workload in the laboratory
ii) taken in collaboration with others;
Co-ordination and delivery of support and materials for teaching requirements
Use judgement to seek appropriate help / assistance on non-routine and/or complex matters
iii) referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder.
Resolution of complex problems
Additional Information
To work in an essential support role as part of the XXXX technical and research team providing
specialist skills to ensure the smooth running of the XXXX area, on-going availability of equipment
and skills and training required to maintain best practice.
The University of Nottingham strongly endorses Athena SWAN principles,
with commitment from all levels of the organisation in furthering women’s
careers. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunity, best working
practices and fair policies for all.