Temporary Technical Employment Opportunity – Laboratory Assistant School of Chemical & BioPharmaceutical Sciences, Central Quad, GrangegormanClosing date 5pm Tuesday 20th January 2026The School of Chemical & BioPharmaceutical Sciences currently has an urgent requirement for a temporary (short term) laboratory assistant to provide support for chemical laboratories in the areas of analytical, organic, inorganic, physical and process/pharmaceutical chemistry. The role to be filled will focus on providing assistance to technical staff and undertaking housekeeping duties including the general maintenance of laboratories, cleaning of glassware, setting out of equipment for synthetic chemistry and early undergraduate laboratories. This is an opportunity to gain direct experience in a technical role within the School, with preference given to internal applicants. The post will be filled on a temporary wholetime, emergency basis with a possible start date of Monday 26th January 2026.A brief job description is below. Applications should be submitted by emailing your current CV along with a short cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your suitability for this post to the School Administrator TU Dublin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller community.*********************Job Description Lab Assistant Role OverviewA Lab Assistant in the School of Chemical & BioPharmaceutical Sciences may undertake the following roles:The general servicing and cleaning of chemical laboratories including cleaning and washing of glassware, equipment and facilities as required.2. The preparation of materials and equipment for practical classes, demonstrations, assessments, practical examinations in laboratory and other areas.3. The fetching, transportation and storing of materials and equipment and the replenishing of stocks and consumables as appropriate.4. The maintenance of laboratories and associated areas in a clean, tidy and secure manner and informing the Senior Technical Officer or relevant line manager if they identify any hazards in the workplace.5. Undertaking such other duties as the Head of School/Head of Discipline/Senior Technical Officer or other authorised officer may assign from time to time.Duties: The range of duties assigned to a Lab Assistant may involve:· Washing and/or cleaning laboratory/workshop equipment, instruments and glassware.· Assisting technical staff with the organising, preparing and setting up of practical classes.· Assisting with the carrying out of safety audits in all areas of operation in cooperation with other grades of staff.· Assisting with the safe disposal of used materials e.g. chemical materials containing toxic, hazardous and volatile materials.· Assisting with the securing and storing of laboratory equipment, and consumable materials.· Assisting with stock control of equipment and the clear-out of materials, where required.· Taking delivery of equipment and consumable materials.· Assisting technical staff with student project work etc., (within reasonable guidelines) when requested by the Head of School/Head of Discipline, Senior Technical Officer Lecturer or other authorised officer.· Ensure that laboratories and associated areas are kept clean, tidy and in good order.