Teaching Technician (Medicinal Chemistry)

Applications are invited for a teaching technician in medical chemistry working across the Department of Life Sciences. This hands-on post is an exciting opportunity to work in a varied and interesting scientific environment, supporting and enhancing teaching.

About the role: 

In the role you will:

• Organise, prepare-for, maintain and run our undergraduate Medicinal Chemistry teaching laboratories. 
• Support our academic teaching team who lead undergraduate laboratory classes. 
• Predominantly support our Medicinal Chemistry laboratories while providing support and cover for our other teaching laboratories.
• Work with the teaching team, Technical Supervisors and Technical Manager who are responsible for teaching, research and Health and Safety support
• Ensure that practical classes are prepared for in advance, run in an efficient manner and that health and safety compliance is a priority. 
• Ensure that the correct kit and consumables are ready, prepared/available for practical classes. 
• Problem-solve where instrumentation and kit are concerned. 
• Assist with practical development and problem solving where necessary. 
• Communicate effectively where planning, preparation and running of classes is concerned.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 31/05/2025. 

About you 

You will likely have a degree in a relevant science (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Chemistry), however this is not essential. What is fundamental is a combination of a practical mind-set, a passion for supporting students and being highly organised. If you have experience in supporting or delivering teaching or training, or of demonstrating experiments in a higher education setting this would be ideal. We’ll also be looking for:

• An ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet required deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a broad range of audience.
• How you demonstrate collaboration with both your close team and other colleagues.
• Experience in health and safety compliance, including writing risk assessments and COSHH, would be an advantage.

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