Specialist Technician (Research Rapid Prototyping) - Maternity cover

The role

The Faculty of Engineering’s Technical Services seeks an enthusiastic and practically-minded person to join our laboratory support team. Based in the Digital Manufacturing and Bristol Interactive Group laboratories, you will be responsible for taking novel concepts provided by research partners and using your rapid prototyping experience to create functional solutions. You will also be tasked with providing training to students and academic staff and undertaking day-to-day laboratory support activities.

Experience in rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, circuit board design) would be advantageous, but full training will be given so it’s more important to have a genuine interest in the subject and an understanding of the core concepts.  

What will you be doing?

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Working with key stakeholders (e.g. Principle Investigators) to provide specialist services and support.
• Operating, servicing, maintenance, and calibration of specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify complex problems to find short and long-term solutions.
• Sourcing and maintaining stocks of laboratory materials and consumables, as well as input into larger and more specialist purchases, liaising with relevant contacts and suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness. 
• Writing risk assessments and method statements/standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
• Training others in specialist techniques, processes, and procedures where necessary.
• Respond independently using initiative and judgement to find and offer solutions.
• Flexible and responsive based on service need. Give task direction to others when necessary.

You should apply if

• You are looking for a new, varied, and interesting role.
• You enjoy solving problems and helping others to achieve their goals.
• You have a desire to use and develop your existing skills, and learn new skills.
• You enjoy using your skills and experience to develop solutions to complex problems.
• You enjoy planning, prioritising, and managing your own workload with limited management direction, responding to the changing priorities and needs of a busy, dynamic environment.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Tim Bond - t.bond@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

Contract type: Fixed term until 25th November 2025 or until the return of the post holder

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 31/03/25 

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