Job Description

Job number

ENG03683

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Chemical Engineering

Salary or Salary range

41,005 - 45,616 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

19 Oct 2025

About the role

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The Department of Chemical Engineering welcomes applications for the post of Analytical Services Technician.

What you would be doing

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The postholder will assist the Head of Analytical Services and their team in delivering the day-to-day operations of the Analytical Services Laboratory (ASL) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The postholder will be part of the team employed in the ASL and carry out a range of specialist technical support tasks and provide training for a range of instruments hosted in the ASL to staff and students.

What we are looking for

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BSc, BTech (or equivalent), with completion of a recognised laboratory technician training scheme. Proven experience in collecting, processing, interpreting and presenting data obtained from laboratory equipment Basic knowledge of the wide range of analytical equipment and proven experience in operating at least some of the techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, gas sorption analysis) You must have good interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety regulations and procedures Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of workplace safety is desirable and experience within the Higher Education sector is preferred.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to work in a world leading Chemical Engineering Department

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Supported throughout your career, with the opportunity for job specific and specialised training. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days leave a year)

Further information

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This post is fixed term for two years and will be based in the Department of Chemical Engineering on the South Kensington Campus.


If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Patricia Carry, Head of Analytical Services - (p.carry@imperial.ac.uk)

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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