Technician (Fixed Term) - #193328

Area
Medicine

Location
University Park

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date
Tuesday 14 July 2026

Reference
MED1744226

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive person to join our team who can deliver timely and high-quality technical support for research within the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre.

The post is offered on a fixed term (36.25 hours per week) until 31st August 2027. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application

About the role

• You will deliver timely and high-quality technical support for multiple research projects in the School of Medicine, Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre.
• You will perform routine tasks and preparation of materials for research, including the handling, processing/preparation, and documentation of HTA relevant material.
• You will monitor Health and Safety within the laboratory environment by assessing risks of planned activities and completing up-to-date standard operating procedures and relevant risk assessments.
• You will provide guidance and support to staff and/or students in the use of equipment, laboratory skills and techniques.
• Perform monitoring and maintenance of relevant equipment.

About you:

You will have experience working in a technical role and will be educated to at least A-Level in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualifications (NVQ, City & Guild), plus some experience in a relevant technical/scientific role. Or have previous equivalent working experience in a relevant technical/scientific role. You have skills and experience in problem solving. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate a complex information with clarity.

What you’ll get in return:

• As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and University closure days.
• A competitive annual salary, with opportunity to progress through the pay scale.
• Opportunities for CPD and networking with other highly skilled technicians.
• Hands-on experience within a highly successful institute.

Visit our Technical Careers website to find out more about the great work our technicians do.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rebecca Chapman ([email protected]). Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.