Technician

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Overview

As a Technician you will work as an integral member of the School’s existing technical team. Reporting to Professor Sergio Rutella, you will assist in the planning, design, and execution of a range of experimental procedures in addition to the maintenance of a range of specialist equipment to support research activities. You will provide technical expertise to research projects led by Professor Rutella, alongside administration duties such as record keeping and ordering consumables.

You will adopt high working standards to ensure the Division’s technical team continues to be recognised for its service excellence and exemplary Health and Safety record.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform research experiments as required. Support the daily running of Professor Rutella’s laboratory to ensure continued safe and reliable service excellence.
• Specific roles & responsibilities:
  • Present data and results to Professor Rutella’s research group and wider audiences as required.
  • Perform general laboratory maintenance, including ordering, routine maintenance of equipment, consumables, stocks, etc.
  • Maintain comprehensive, accurate and tidy records of research work, cell line usage etc.
  • Maintain lab databases, including CoSHH, stocks, etc.
  • Provide a high-quality, detailed and effective technical service. Liaise with Professor Rutella regarding potential work, provide guidance, and carry out experimental procedures. Where required provide cost estimates and timescales for work and work materials.
  • Provide technical advice and training/demonstrations in the use of specialised equipment to staff, students, and visitors, ensuring that Health and Safety is maintained throughout.
  • Contribute as part of larger, Division-wide collaborative projects Professor Rutella is involved with to support the achievement of project objectives.
  • Plan experimental tasks up to 3 weeks ahead, although advance planning may vary from 1 week – 3 months ahead depending on the research programme and scale.
  • Provide a high standard of customer service to staff, students, and visitors. Make suggestions for improving service and refer customers to senior colleagues as appropriate.
  • Use, monitor and maintain a range of general and specialist technical equipment to meet the needs of the Division with regard to teaching and experimental work, ensuring minimum impact is caused by faulty equipment. Be involved in the development, testing and construction of new equipment and/or techniques. This involves installing, monitoring and maintaining technical equipment and systems.
  • Maintain an awareness and commitment to the relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations. Provide safety information to staff and students. Carry out and document risk assessments on student and staff activities, maintain training records and liaise with the Division Safety Officer to ensure compliance with legislation and University policies.
  • Work collaboratively across School of Medicine & Population Health divisions, providing support, advice and guidance when required.
• As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.