Research Technician (Analytical)

Unit :  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  £30,487
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  21602
Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2026, Full Time post (37 hours per week)
Closing Date :  14 May, 2024 - 12:00

Interview date: To be confirmed but expected to take place 4/5 June 2024

Flexible working patterns will be considered.  The successful candidate will need to be able to work onsite 5 days per week.

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About the Unit

The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics works across a range of disciplines including computing & communications, engineering & innovation, physical sciences, life, health & chemical sciences, environment, earth & ecosystems, and research & enterprise.

The role

The Open University is recruiting an Research Technician (Analytical) to support funded research goals across the STEM Faculty. The postholder will carry out various analyses primarily focusing on GC-MS and SIFT-MS and will work closely with academics and students to enable the delivery of the Faculty’s research and commercialisation objectives. This role is also to support the wider STEM faculty and the post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of health and safety and laboratory practice within laboratories and will be expected to carry out a range of other tasks to support the wider technical team in between projects.

Skills and experience

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g., Analytical Chemistry).
• Theoretical knowledge of GC (ideally GC-MS and or SIFT-MS)
• Proven experience of working in research laboratories or similar environment, including evidence of relevant professional training.
• Excellent computer skills and practical IT experience in the suite of Microsoft Office programmes (in particular Microsoft Excel) for data processing and accurate and precise report preparation

More information can be found in the Job Description below.

If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Donna Elstob at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or email [email protected] quoting the reference 21602.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the instructions on The OU Job’s page. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be received.

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.

To apply for this role please submit the following as one document:

• CV
• Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.

Please save your document with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: “reference no - surname - first initial” e.g. 12345 - Smith - J.

You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application. Please click on the APPLY NOW button below to be redirected to our application page.

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Posting Date :  16 April, 2024 - 14:00