Senior Technician in

Analytical Chemistry School of Natural Sciences Location:

Lincoln Salary:

From £33,002 per annum Please note, this post is permanent and full time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 07 October 2026

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

CHS363 The School of Natural Sciences within the College of Health and Science incorporates teaching, research and an advanced materials commercial consultancy facility; The Bridge. The School comprises departments in Chemistry, Life Sciences and Geography supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. The Bridge is closely intertwined with the School and provides industry partners access to specialist analytical instrumentation, materials characterisation and applied research expertise. We are looking to recruit a Senior Technician in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on advanced materials characterisation to primarily support The Bridge but also to provide support to academics and research within the School of Natural Sciences. This includes operating, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced analytical and materials characterisation instrumentation, developing and validating test methods, and producing analytical results and reports to the standard and timescale required by external industrial clients. In addition the post will provide instrument support for the School with advice, guidance and training for academic staff and post graduate students as well as being responsible for maintaining and operating multiple analytical research instruments. It is therefore expected that the post holder will have and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of instrumentation and techniques relevant to the role. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in one or more of thermal analysis techniques including DSC, TGA, MDA or STA; X-ray diffraction, chromatography, mass spectrometry and vibrational spectroscopy. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Matt Thornton, Commercial Director of The Bridge on mthornton@lincoln.ac.uk , Alex Aitken, Technical Manager for Natural Sciences on aaitken@lincoln.ac.uk or Steve Bevan, Head of Natural Sciences on sbevan@lincoln.ac.uk . The University of Lincoln is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and as an Athena Swan Bronze Award holder, particularly encourages applications from women and others underrepresented in STEM. Email details to a friend Apply Online Further details: Job Description and Person Specification You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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