Full time – 35 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract until 18/6/2027 (Maternity Cover)

The School of Chemistry is looking for a Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Support Technician.

The opportunity:

As an Instrumentation Support Technician, you will work closely with other member of the Mass Spectrometry Facility to provide expert technical support to the research activities of the School of Chemistry and to external collaborators. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility’s mass spectrometers and HPLCs.  The role will include analysing samples, training and assisting facility users, and developing new methods. You will have direct contact with users of the facility to scope out the requirements, determine timeframes, generate data, interpret the data to provide insights, and generate reports.  Where necessary, you will also assist in maintaining the magnets, routine maintenance and instrument cleaning. 

Candidates should include a current CV and a cover letter outlining their motivation for applying for the position. Informal enquiries concerning the post can be made to the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, Dr Van Kelly (email: van.kelly@ed.ac.uk).  

This potion is a fixed-term post to cover maternity-leave.  

Your skills and attributes for success:  

• Ph.D. (or equivalent level of experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related subject with background in mass spectrometry and chromatography. 
• Hands-on experience in the application of mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques.  
• Experience working in a facility environment. 
• Excellent communication, teamworking and organisation skills.  
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively