University of Cambridge
Teaching/General Laboratory Technician
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Role Overview
This important role within the Department of Chemistry has responsibility for keeping the Department's five lecture theatres and five meeting rooms running smoothly, including ensuring all the equipment is working correctly, and when able, providing general assistance in a teaching laboratory. Also playing an active part in the exam process annually.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up all aspects of the lecture theatres and meeting rooms
- Managing the booking and scheduling of lectures and meetings
- Ensuring audio-visual equipment is working in the theatres and rooms
- Assisting with demonstrations
- Providing lecture handouts
- Video capturing lectures using Panopto
- Collaborating with the Teaching Office
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Working Hours
- Saturday morning working is required during term time
- Involvement in some outreach work
Qualifications and Skills
- Science related BTEC or equivalent
- Ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels
- Experience in using audio-visual equipment and/or Panopto would be beneficial
- Experience of working in a chemical laboratory, although training will be provided
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Contact Information
For informal queries, please contact Emma Graham (ejg49@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA50713 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality and Diversity
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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