Salary £23,914
Fully site based
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (ideally looking for someone to start in June 2024)

Full-Time (37 hours per week), Part-Time will be considered (needs to be a minimum of 29.6 hours – equivalent to 4 full days) Flexible start and finish times can be accommodated

We’ll be shortlisting as we go and reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.

UKCEH is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our 600-strong team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:

• 27 days annual leave

• 10% employer pension contribution

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)

• 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers

• Flexible working opportunities

And much more ...

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, as part of the Atmospheric Composition Change Group, which sits in our Science Area for Atmospheric Chemistry and Effects (ACE).

The focus of the role is to deliver high-quality chemistry analysis services and results with our Air Quality team. You’ll be operating and maintaining a pool of analysis instrumentation, which are core to ACE, and helping maintain the laboratory to an exceptional standard - including good health & safety practices, team working and general laboratory housekeeping duties.

This is a great opportunity for an entry level Laboratory Technician, seeking to expand their experience in environmental science, supporting many Air Quality projects!

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing laboratory materials including accurate standards and solutions

• Collating and organizing incoming field samples

• Operating laboratory instruments, and performing other laboratory methods

• Assisting with fieldwork activities

• Reporting and communicating results with stakeholders and managers

For the role of Laboratory Technician, we’re looking for somebody who has:

• A good degree in appropriate subject or equivalent experience (e.g., Chemistry or Physics)

• Aptitude for learning and developing within the team and the role

• A methodical and organised working style, comfortable with repeat lab routines

• Good teamworking skills and the ability to work independently

• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a laboratory setting (for example, as part of university course lab modules)

• COSHH awareness

• Experience of preparing solutions and reagents to a high standard

• A full UK driving licence (vehicles will be provided)

If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now.

We welcome applications from international candidates; however, at present, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.