Assistant Technical Specialist
- Birmingham
- £33,002-35,608 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Oversee daily operations of the Sustainable Physical Metallurgy Group laboratories, ensuring smooth and safe practices.
- Ensure risk assessments, safety procedures, and inventories are up-to-date and compliant with relevant legislation.
- Line-manage technical staff, conducting one-to-one meetings, providing training, support, and performance reviews.
- Advise researchers and students on experimental techniques and offer support for varying experience levels.
- Resolve technical issues, suggest solutions, and improve experimental methods.
- Carry out complex technical procedures, ensuring experimental accuracy.
- Manage laboratory consumables, equipment, and ensure proper waste disposal procedures are followed.
- Participate in internal audits and contribute to teaching and outreach activities.
- Proven experience in managing research-focused laboratories, with a strong emphasis on health and safety.
- Ability to lead and develop technical teams, conduct performance reviews, and mentor junior staff.
- Strong technical expertise with experience troubleshooting, advising, and optimizing experimental methods.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage resources, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- A proactive approach to sustainability, including energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives.
- A commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment and supporting equality and diversity.
- Adaptability to contribute to outreach activities, teaching, and take on additional duties as needed.
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working£33,002 to £35,608. Grade 6
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