Technical Specialist

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chemical Characterisation Facility, part of the University of Bath Core Research Facilities team, as a full-time Technical Specialist in the area of NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry (MS). 

The role will involve providing NMR and MS analytical services using cutting-edge techniques for researchers and students across the University of Bath, other higher education institutes and external companies, with a goal of enabling and accelerating research and innovation within this specialist area. 

About us

The Chemical Characterisation Facility includes multiple NMR and MS instruments, alongside a range of chromatography equipment. 

Our team operate and maintain the instrument base, train and support a diverse range of users across multiple applications, arrange lectures and courses on our techniques and provide a consultancy service to companies and other Universities requiring access to our specialist equipment and expertise. 

This role will support each of these activities, providing the successful candidate with an opportunity to expand and broaden their expertise in these key analytical techniques. 

About you

We are looking for a motivated team player, with a keen interest and practical working experience within the NMR and/or MS fields, and a passion to share their knowledge and expertise with a range of users. 

We invite applicants with strong communication skills, an aptitude for problem solving, and a commitment to upholding the strong reputation of Bath’s Chemical Characterisation Facility for excellent service delivery.

In return for your enthusiasm and contribution to the team, you will be supported to develop your skills as a technical specialist within a welcoming and thriving University environment, and to increase your knowledge of a large range of research techniques. 

If you have further questions about the role, please contact Dr John Lowe, Chemical Characterisation Facility Manager (email j.lowe@bath.ac.uk) or Dr Christy Waterfall, Head of Core Research Facility Operations (email research-facilities@bath.ac.uk).

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