Chemistry Analytical Facility - Technical Specialist
Role Description
The Chemistry Analytical Facility within the Department of Chemistry is seeking a Technical Specialist on a fixed-term basis for up to 6 months, following the award of internally distributed HEIF (Higher Education Innovation) funding. This role may also be offered as a secondment opportunity.
Role
The postholder will provide specialist technical support across the Chemistry Analytical Facility, coordinating the delivery of small projects and fee-for-service work and supporting customer engagement through tailored meetings, facility tours and presentations. You will also contribute to the promotion of the facility at conferences, exhibitions and other events.
This post is available at 40% FTE on a fixed term contract/secondment for six months initially. Please note that flexible working patterns and job sharing opportunities will be considered.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed
- Proven technical expertise in analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, NMR, ICP) and materials analysis.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex data to both specialist and non specialist audiences
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and customers
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Hannah Briers (Deputy Technical Operation Manager) at hannah.briers@york.ac.uk.
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