Senior Technician (Research Infrastructure)

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Job Description

Opportunity Overview

Are you a skilled laboratory professional with a passion for supporting cutting-edge research and student success? The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SSEE) is seeking a Senior Technician to join our dedicated technical team.

As a signatory of the national Technician Commitment, the University of Salford is dedicated to the visibility, recognition, and career development of our technical staff. In this role, you won't just be maintaining labs; you will be a recognized professional contributing to a vibrant multidisciplinary community.

Your expertise will be vital in ensuring our students and researchers have the best possible experience in the fields of microbiology and molecular biology.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading Laboratory Operations: Preparing labs, ordering consumables, and maintaining specialist equipment to ensure a seamless environment for all users.
• Demonstration & Support: Teaching students and staff how to use specialist equipment and techniques through formal practicals and informal drop-in sessions.
• Safety Leadership: Directing health and safety assessments and ensuring strict compliance within specialist spaces.
• Innovation: Providing specialist advice to develop new laboratory processes and creating learning content to support student success.
• Equipment Care: Troubleshooting and performing regular maintenance on complex equipment to maximize durability and minimize downtime.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a background in molecular and microbiology. We are looking for candidates with maintaining laboratories, supporting academic research and ability to work as a team player. We are looking for a proactive individual who combines technical precision with excellent communication skills.

You will join a large, multi-disciplinary school comprising 400 staff and 4,500 students across diverse subjects ranging from Zoology to Engineering. We offer a supportive environment where your contribution is fully recognized as essential to our high-quality research and teaching

This is a fixed term post until September.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Job Description

About Us

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities. At Salford, you'll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference - to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you'll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.