Mr Ben Harris

Senior Technician (Chemistry)
Faculty of Science and Engineering

Telephone number

+44 (0) 1792 604275

Email address

Welsh language proficiency

Basic Welsh Speaker
Laboratory [Wet Lab] - 336
Second Floor
Grove Building
Singleton Campus

About

Graduated 2006 with a 2.1 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) focused on Analytical Chemistry from Swansea University.

An experienced Senior Chemistry Technician with a demonstrated history of working in Higher Education & Industry. Responsible for day-to-day management of the Chemistry Technical Team, G336 Chemistry Undergraduate Laboratory & Research support

Skilled in Health & Safety Compliance, Environmental Compliance, Analytical Instrumentation and Laboratory Techniques

Professional Qualifications:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Distinction)
  • NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • HSL COSHH Training – Practical assessment and control
  • BOHS W501 – Measurement of hazardous substances
  • BOHS W505 – Control of hazardous substances
  • BOHS M302 – Workplace Noise Monitoring
  • BOHS P901/P903 - Legionella Risk Assessments of Domestic and Industrial water systems
  • Spill Response & Environmental Awareness Trainer
  • First Aid at Work

Areas Of Expertise

  • H&S & Environmental Compliance
  • Recognition, Control & Management of Workplace Risks
  • Inductions, Training & Auditing
  • Hazardous Chemical Handling
  • Compressed Gas Cylinder manual handling
  • Liquid Nitrogen handling
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Analytical Instrumentation

Career Highlights

Award Highlights
  • Gold award in the LEAF (Lab Efficiency Assessment Framework) Scheme for Grove G336 teaching laboratory
  • 2024 Times Higher Education Technician of the Year – Swansea University Nominee
Collaborations