Senior Technical Specialist (Focused Ion Beam - Cleanrooms)

Overall Purpose of the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Technical Specialist to join our dynamic Faculty Technical Operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for our students and staff. The purpose of this role is to:

• Be part of a team of Senior Technical Specialists and Technical Specialists, responsible for the care, maintenance and operation of cleanroom equipment and processes, with a primary focus on focused ion beam and electron microscopy systems.
• Provide high level training, support and (if applicable) bespoke specialist advice to cleanroom users with the fabrication of structures and devices incorporating graphene and other 2D materials
• Proactively engage with cleanroom stakeholders internal and external to the university and build positive relationships to help drive successful research and/or commercial outcomes.
• Device strategies for local business improvement and change projects by continuously improving services provision, striving for excellence, in order to maximize cost recovery.
• Work alongside the wider cleanroom team, and in collaboration with Faculty Estates, Infrastructure & Facilities, Operations and H&S teams, ensure that cleanroom operations are compliant and operate smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. Kunal Lulla

Email: kunal.lulla@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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