Technician

Salary Range:

£33,002.00 - £38,784.00

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.

The Technician will support the project team on the delivery of immersive design-focused technical support as part of the University’s participation in the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Higher Education Initiative. The post holder will help & support the technical challenges during the project lifespan, including technical supports for workshops; supporting the technical challenges on short courses design and delivery; supporting activities in the incubation space in digital technologies (for example: Immersive Technology including AR/VR, XR, spatial computing3D visualisations including 3D prototyping, 3D scanning,; Computer Graphic, Computer Games and gamified experience, AI Driven Design, Digital Twin; Immersive Media, Virtual production, or gamified experiences) and technical issues that may raise on industry engagement etc.

GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION

The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role.  The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the department.  Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.

Overall Purpose of the Role

• The role holder will provide laboratory support to staff, students and more senior colleagues.
• Practical working knowledge of the systems, processes and procedures across a section or area of work.
• Detailed knowledge of specialist systems and/or a broad understanding of a wide range of activities.
• Knowledge is gained through extensive practical experience and/or through formal instruction.
• Initiative and judgement on how to address and resolve problems with minimal guidance and instructions from senior colleagues.
• Plan and prioritise own work and may be required to supervise the work of others and monitor progress within agreed objectives ensuring the effective use of resources.
• Expected to contribute to longer term developments within the department. such as implementing improvements to working methods, policies and procedures.

Main Work Activities

Communication

• Explain methodologies.
• Discuss improvements to experiments.
• Explain laboratory procedures, technical processes, equipment operation to students and staff.
• Give advice and guidance to staff and students on various laboratory related topics.
• Give advice and assistance with completion of COSHH assessments and ensure that all staff are aware of health and safety legislation.
• Write technical instructions, standard operating procedures and user guides.
• Produce standard reports.
• Maintain COSHH administration and hazard data sheets.

Teamwork

• Provides day-to-day support to other members of staff and members of staff new to the work area.

Liaising and Networking

• Works in collaboration with staff and colleagues to maintain and implement existing services and new initiatives/procedures/processes.
• Liaises with staff and colleagues to ensure that projects are developed and completed satisfactorily.
• Works in collaboration with external organisations.

Service Delivery

• Carry out research experiments.
• Maintain day-to-day running of a research laboratory.
• Provide relevant technical support to undergraduate and postgraduate projects, academic staff and researchers.

Planning and Organisation

• Plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines.
• Plan, prepare, prioritise and organise the space, equipment and materials.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
• May be required to organise and participate in fieldwork.

Analysis/Data Inputting

• Collate, prepare and analyse data.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Use statistical software packages.
• Fault diagnosis on equipment.
• Keep up to date with latest developments/equipment.

Work Environment

• Responsible for Health and Safety practices.
• Monitor and report on health and safety measures and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Teaching and Learning Support

• Plan and deliver practical sessions designed by module leaders to undergraduate students.
• Co-supervise project students.
• Present information to staff and colleagues through practical demonstration.

Additionally the post holder will be required to:

• Fulfil the employees’ duties described in the University’s health and safety policies and co-operate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department. May be required to undertake specific health and safety roles on request e.g. Display screen equipment assessor, departmental safety officer, fire warden
• Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices This includes undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training
• Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures
• Be an active and supportive citizen of the University community working collaboratively with fellow colleagues across the University to support the delivery of strategically important activity.  Examples include supporting at open/applicant days, graduation or clearing activities.

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