Chemistry Laboratory Technician Job in Scotland

Title:  Laboratory Technician
Location:  Glasgow University G11 6EW
Length:  3 months initially, possible extension but unlikley to go permanent.
Hours:  Mon - Fri either 10.a.m to 6.p.m OR 2.p.m to 10.p.m.  37.5 hours a week
Pay:  £11.44p/h rising to £12.21p/h in April.
Role
The Laboratory Technicians role is to support the chemistry team as they execute critical laboratory research, development, and manufacturing tasks to ensure high-quality, reproducible, high-throughput, and safe chemical manufacturing and data acquisition.

The Laboratory Technician’s main task is to maintain clean the glassware and other reaction-ware used by the chemistry  team, to ensure the productivity of the chemistry team while they carry out development and manufacturing tasks.

The ideal candidate will be a conscientious and responsible individual with flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns and able to work

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining laboratory housekeeping (glassware, working areas)
Return the dried glassware to the appropriate location(s) in the laboratory
Complying with laboratory safety and procedures


Qualifications and Experience

Higher (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject desirable
HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a Science Subject a plus
Strong work ethic
Good time-keeping
Safety-conscious
Works efficiently alone or as part of a team.