University of Greenwich
5556-E - Technician - Scientific Goods In
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Technician - Scientific Goods In
FES Professional Services
Location: Medway Campus
Salary
£32,080 to £37,694 per annum
Contract Type
Permanent
Release Date
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Closing Date
Friday 28 August 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
5556-E
From 1 August 2026, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent form London and South-East (LASE) University Group, a pioneering multi-university group that brings together the strengths of both institutions. As an employee of LASE, you will be closely connected to and work within one of our academic divisions, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Together, we are creating greater scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
The Faculty of Engineering & Science is one of four faculties at the University of Greenwich, split across two campuses – the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent, and the Greenwich Campus in Greenwich, London. Dedicated to inspirational learning, combining teaching with work placements and impactful research and is a complete hub for all STEM subjects within the University.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, methodical and safety-conscious Technician (Scientific Goods In) to act as the central coordinating point for the procurement, receipt, safe storage, tracking and internal movement of scientific and hazardous materials across the Faculty of Engineering and Science, from delivery at Goods In and onwards across the Medway Campus.
A core focus of the role is operating and maintaining the Faculty’s chemical inventory platform (LabCup) and the associated pre-purchase validation process, ensuring that hazardous chemicals are procured only by suitably trained staff, with appropriate COSHH risk assessments, storage capacity and disposal arrangements in place, and with due regard to existing stock, waste reduction and value for money. Working closely with the HazMat Technician, Health and Safety Services and Procurement, the post holder provides proportionate, consistent control and oversight of hazardous chemical procurement across the Faculty. The role also contributes to the running of Science Stores, supports Finance processes relating to Goods In, and assists with the day-to-day running of general Goods In functions, operating with a high degree of autonomy within established procedures.
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Requirements
- Experience of laboratory work (chemical and/or biological)
- Strong awareness of laboratory health and safety, including COSHH and the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
- Ability to work flexibly and without direct supervision
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Joanna Thorne at J.B.Thorne@greenwich.ac.uk.
Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsdmin@gre.ac.uk.
Benefits
Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines.
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Our Commitment
We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.
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We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.
We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.
We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
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