Technical Support Specialist (Forensic Sciences) - UOD1643
| Posting date: | 23 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,605 to £36,024 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2024 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4610_1721720601 |
Summary
We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Technical Support Specialist within our team to undertake general laboratory administrative tasks along with providing technical assistance across a wide range of research activities and crime scene facility.
This is a fixed-term appointment for until 30 June 2026.
A clear understanding of the operation, calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly spectroscopic and chromatographic instrumentation is required.
We are seeking an individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a thorough understanding of the Health and Safety requirements within a research laboratory and a proven track record of providing support to research students and academics.
Your priorities will include:
- Ensure all H&S documentation is current, up to date, available to be read and signed before work commences, in line with legal requirements.
- Oversee the safe and appropriate use of specialised laboratory equipment and train staff/students in the operation when required.
- Place orders for chemicals and general consumables within the University Procurement Framework
- Receive deliveries and report faults/damage to suppliers for resolution
- Generate risk assessments and COSHH assessments as required for technical processes and advise others accordingly.
Who we're looking for:
- BSc in relevant science subject or equivalent practical experience
- Full working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and working within Health and Safety guidelines. Previous experience of preparing COSHH and Risk Assessments.
- Experience of acting as the principal point of contact for queries from a wide range of students, staff and external contacts.
- Significant practical experience of working in a research laboratory environment and utilising a wide range of laboratory techniques, including handling and working with hazardous chemicals.
- Specific experience in working with chromatographic and spectroscopic equipment including managing the effective operation of GC and LC equipment.
We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas,including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.
For further information about this position please contact LRCFS Senior Management Team (lrc@dundee.ac.uk) or Mrs Marj Davis, Research Centre Manager, (mdavis@dundee.ac.uk). To find out more about LRCFS please visit https://www.dundee.ac.uk/leverhulme
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.