Part-Time Lab Manager – Photocatalysis & Teaching Labs

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A research institute in Northern Ireland is seeking a part-time Laboratory Manager to oversee the Photocatalyst Test Centre and support Physical Chemistry teaching labs. This hybrid role involves managing customer testing, maintaining advanced analytical equipment, and carrying out core teaching duties, including laboratory manual updates and student monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Physical Chemistry and experience in managing research laboratories, particularly in photocatalysis. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Physical Chemistry.
• Experience in testing photocatalytic products and preparing indicator inks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with academic and industrial customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer testing from enquiry to final report.
• Maintain and calibrate advanced analytical equipment.
• Support teaching duties including updating laboratory manuals and marking.

Skills

Testing photocatalytic products

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Physical Chemistry

Tools

NOx analysers

GC systems

UV/Vis equipment

Job description

A research institute in Northern Ireland is seeking a part-time Laboratory Manager to oversee the Photocatalyst Test Centre and support Physical Chemistry teaching labs. This hybrid role involves managing customer testing, maintaining advanced analytical equipment, and carrying out core teaching duties, including laboratory manual updates and student monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Physical Chemistry and experience in managing research laboratories, particularly in photocatalysis. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.