Benchmark Role Profile for Technician Level 3 Version 2.0 Last Amended: March 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM
Job Title: Technician
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Job Family and Level: Technical Services Level 3
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The Purpose of the New Role: The purpose of this role is to provide specialist technical support to XXXXX, plan and oversee the day-to-day running of XXXX laboratory, allocating resources and providing technical supervision/training in the use of equipment and techniques in the area of XXXX to relevant staff/students to ensure objectives are met. The role holder will be responsible for the upkeep of designated research laboratories as well as the use and maintenance of equipment.
Main Responsibilities 1. Plan and oversee the day to day technical running of the laboratory, allocating resources and providing technical supervision to ensure work objectives and standards are met. 2. Utilise technical knowledge and expertise to conceptualise and interpret the requirements of the customer. 3. Assist in the interpretation of results, providing quantitative and qualitative analysis, advising staff and students of the application, techniques and use of relevant technical/laboratory equipment. 4. To conduct regular routine maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of equipment/ apparatus personally or through others in own area of responsibility, as required, and advise on the purchasing of equipment and consumables ensuring the adequate stocks of laboratory supplies and maintaining appropriate records. 5. To provide quality and timely advice, assist and train staff and students on the development, design, preparation, construction, assembly and application of equipment, the setting up of experiments and/or deployment of particular techniques. 6. Monitor Health and Safety in the performance of all duties by assessing the risks of the planned activity and performing the tasks having considered, and acted to secure, the safety of yourself and others: Ensure students and new researchers are trained in techniques and the safe and effective use of equipment to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, including carrying out safety risk assessments. Benchmark Role Profile for Technician Level 3 Version 2.0 Last Amended: March 2015
7. Communicate effectively information/instructions to the department and wider university as required, and ensure the accurate completion of documentation, records and reports in order to comply with research quality standards. 8. Contribute to the development of new or improved methods/techniques/equipment and to undertake further training to develop skills and technique base in XXXX specialist area. 9. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential Desirable Qualifications/ Minimum of HNC in relevant subject, Additional qualifications in Education or equivalent qualifications plus laboratory skills e.g. Health considerable work experience in and Safety relevant role or Substantial work experience in relevant role Skills/Training Analytical ability to interpret testing Knowledge of the XXXXX requirements. scientific field/ specialism.
Problem solving skills. Proven report writing skills.
Excellent oral and written Capability to organise own and communication skills, including the other’s activities to meet set ability to communicate with clarity on deadlines. complex information. ‘Drive for results’ the ability to Good customer relation skills. coach and motivate others to meet and exceed set Ability to work accurately in order to objectives. maintain high standards, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to adopt a methodical approach to work in order to achieve work deadlines.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others internally and externally. Experience Proven technical experience in relevant techniques and equipment.
An understanding of regulations and procedure governing laboratory work (including Home Office and Health and Safety) and implications of non- compliance of other staff.
Ability to lift and move objects as this role will involve storing and moving consumables and equipment. Benchmark Role Profile for Technician Level 3 Version 2.0 Last Amended: March 2015
Statutory/Legal Decision Making i) taken independently by the role holder; Manage own workload. To advise and solve routine queries. The organisation and prioritisation of the workload in the laboratory ii) taken in collaboration with others; Co-ordination and delivery of support and materials for teaching requirements Use judgement to seek appropriate help / assistance on non-routine and/or complex matters iii) referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder. Resolution of complex problems
Additional Information To work in an essential support role as part of the XXXX technical and research team providing specialist skills to ensure the smooth running of the XXXX area, on-going availability of equipment and skills and training required to maintain best practice.
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