Research Technician in Mass Spectrometry

Vacancy Reference Number

175304

Organisation:

Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford

Closing Date

14 Oct 2024

Salary

£33,832 - £39,705

Address

Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA

Duration

Fixed-term 2 years

Applications are invited for a Research Technician in the Mass Spectrometry Research Facility (MS-SRF), Department of Chemistry.

This role involves carrying out maintenance, calibration and operation of a wide range of mass spectrometers and associated chromatography systems, including LC-MS and GC-MS.

As a member of the analytical team, the Research Technician will play a vital role in supporting the department’s mass spectrometry provision, the running of analytical services and contribute specialist knowledge and skills to support research.

Further Information

More information about the MS-SRF can be found at: https://massspec.chem.ox.ac.uk
The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area, including experience of analytical chemistry. They will have working knowledge of health and safety regulations and be able to work independently in a lab environment. The candidate will have excellent communications skills and confidently use IT software such as Microsoft Office. They will ideally have previous experience working in a mass spectrometry or similar analytical lab involving instrument calibration, maintenance and sample analysis. The post is ideally suited to a recent Chemistry graduate.

Contact Details

Applications are to be made online: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=175304