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The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The role
The Open University is recruiting a research technician to support The Wolfson Foundation 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 the Wolfson academics and students to enable the delivery of the Faculty’s research and commercialisation objectives.
This position is a technical support role, and the post-holder will work closely with their counterparts in SPS (School of Physical Sciences), and the wider technical team.
Skills and experience
You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g., Analytical Chemistry) as well as Theoretical knowledge of GC and/or MS (ideally GC-MS and or SIFT-MS). You will have Proven experience of working in research laboratories or similar environment, including evidence of relevant professional training. You will be organised, diligent and able to work as a critical member of a small research team.
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 3 rd 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.
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