Technician (Forensic Science)

Chemistry and Forensic Science
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £23,487 to £26,341 per annum
Grade: Grade 5
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Monday 01 August 2022
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 14 August 2022 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference: NATS-155-22

We are looking to recruit a full time permanent Technician (Forensic Science). Working as part of a technical support team providing a comprehensive, immediate and specialised support service for staff and students within the Division of Natural Sciences. The role of Technician helps to deliver timely and effective specialised research and teaching support to students, academic and research staff at all levels and visitors to the Division. Reflecting a higher ability and skill level, a technician works autonomously and solves complex problems.

The technician will have a good understanding of Health and Safety protocols and procedures and will ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times. The technician will also support the effective and efficient operation of general facilities and resources having day to day oversight of both availability and service levels.

As a Technician (Forensic Science) you will:

work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, using well-developed technical knowledge to help solve problems independently, maintaining the working environment and raising any complex issues with more senior staff
plan and perform activities independently using a range of techniques, sometimes working from a limited brief
liaise with staff, students and visitors, as well as dealing with routine external service providers to ensure facilities and equipment are kept operational
operate technical equipment, assisting staff and students. Undertaking routine maintenance tasks, fault finding and basic repairs
work effectively as a team and independently, providing technical advice in relation to the work area activities, equipment and the techniques used, to staff and students, as required
To succeed in this role you will have/be:

practical experience in a scientific laboratory environment
knowledge and practical experience of forensic science techniques
experience with analytical and forensic science instruments and other specialised laboratory hardware
experience of CAD and 3D printing (desirable but not essential to the role)
good verbal and written communication skills, including clear and effective facilitation and presentation skills and the ability to produce clear and concise written materials
excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with an ability to assess non-routine problems and implement solutions within own expertise
educated to A level in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational qualifications
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. If you believe you meet the essential criteria as outlined within the job description we would welcome an application from you. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on natshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: NATS-155-22.

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