Senior Technical Officer

Description of Post

The appointee will be responsible to the Head of School or their nominee for the supervision, co-ordination, direction and administration of technical staff and laboratory technical assistant staff within the school and associated functional areas. They will also have a strong focus in the area of Analytical Chemistry including advanced analytical instrumentation. The role will also involve routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments along with providing technical support in this area to students, academic staff and researchers.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A level 9 Master’s Degree qualification in a relevant discipline
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in relevant environment and at an appropriate level.
• Skills necessary to supervise, co-ordinate and direct technical staff.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Management and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Evidence of personal development through further educational training.
• Ability to take initiative, give leadership and work with people.
• Specialist technical knowledge in designated area.
• In addition, ideally have the ability to assist in writing up research proposals at University, Faculty, School, Department and Function level.

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