Research Technician in Mass Spectrometry

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>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&#8217;s mass spectrometry provision, the running of analytical services and contribute specialist knowledge and skills to support research. More information about the MS-SRF can be found at: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://massspec.chem.ox.ac.uk/">https://massspec.chem.ox.ac.uk/</a>&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is a full-time position based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Mansfield Road, Oxford. It is a fixed-term contract for 2 years in the first instance but with the potential for extension.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application.&#160; Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. <strong>Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 midday on Monday 14th October 2024</strong>. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available immediately &#160;&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders.&#160; Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div> </div>