Chief Technical Officer 2

The purpose of the role is to ensure compliance with hazardous waste legislative requirements and deliver services based on best practice for the disposal of chemical and biological waste and to maintain supply of chemicals and consumables to meet the requirements of the research and teaching labs in the college.

They role-holder will also be expected to engage and maintain relationships with other college schools with occasional liaison with outside public bodies. The role-holder is required to manage existing activities including technical, administrative, financial and personnel management in the area and its longer-term strategic planning and development processes.

The Hazardous Materials Facility (HMF) is a unit that provides the safe and compliant management of hazardous / clinical waste and the supply of lab consumables and chemicals to various schools throughout the University and associated off-campus sites. The unit comprises of three staff members managing up to 60 tonnes of clinical and chemical waste and 40 tonnes of incoming chemicals and laboratory consumables to a combined value of up to €400K annually. There are two main HMF operational centers with one in TBSI and the other on the main Trinity campus. The unit also provides services to Trinity units in St. James Hospital, Coombe Hospital, TTEC and Tallaght Hospital.

Post Summary - Chief Technical Officer 2

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Chief Technical Officer 2 Salary Scale (€63,368 -  €71,580 ) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Hiring Manager Dr Katharine Murray, Head Of Safety , E: [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.