Technician (Pharmaceutics & Optometry) - Maternity cover 0.75 FTE

Job Description

Technician (Pharmaceutics & Optometry) - Maternity cover 0.75 FTE

Requisition Id: 721

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Employee Weekly Hours: 27.75

Maximum Salary: 31,236.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 26,707.00 GBP

Market Supplement:

Application Closing Date: 29/10/2026

Job Description:

Main duties and responsibilities

Please note, this is a 0.75 FTE role for 27.75 hours per week and will be expected to work until 5.30pm. The working pattern can be discussed further wit hthe hiring manager.

The post covers for a maternity leave and will last for a fixed term period or when the original post holder returns.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the effective running of laboratories, clinical spaces and specialist teaching facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and practice.
• Assist with practical classes, liaise with academic staff, support project and experiment development, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Technical Team Leader, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality, accuracy and appropriate quality control when preparing materials and chemicals.
• Demonstrate specialist equipment, instruments, apparatus, techniques and software to staff and students.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Provide clear guidance and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) where necessary.
• Assist with reviewing and updating risk assessments, COSHH documentation and compliance records in line with university policies.
• Follow safe working procedures and advise staff and students on the safe and correct use of equipment and facilities.
• Monitor the safe distribution, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials, chemicals and waste. Support stock control and maintain relevant databases.
• Keep technical spaces and equipment clean, tidy and safe. Manage consumables, including replenishment, stock control, ordering and associated financial administration, under the Team Leader's direction.
• Maintain the technical asset register and identify equipment requiring replacement.
• Provide Goods Inwards support when required.
• Maintain high technical standards and consistency across technical spaces.
• Undertake continuing professional development and develop skills to meet the university's changing needs.
• Support late-finishing classes and assessments when required.
• Assist with open days and outreach events.
• Undertake First Aid training to support university first aid and evacuation requirements.
• Support the Technician Commitment and initiatives promoting technician visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability.
• Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) in technical areas and maintain relevant training.
• Where applicable, design, manufacture and repair components for other university areas when requested.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as reasonably required.
• The role may require a DBS check, with the level determined at offer stage.

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Contact

For More Information About The Role Please Contact:

Dr Niran Patel - niran.patel@dmu.ac.uk

Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Flexibility

Adaptability

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

HND/HNC

BSc / BA Degree