TECHNICIAN

The University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences is seeking a full-time Technician to provide efficient technical support to research teams on the main campus. You will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, assist in lab management, and help train students and staff.

There is an emphasis on hands-on learning and flexibility, with occasional duties in other laboratories and potential involvement in animal-model research. The role is based on a 35-hour week.

Qualifications

• Efficient technical service to support academic research teams.
• Education to BTEC National level or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Willingness to learn and develop hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical services and operation/maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with general laboratory management and training of students and staff.
• Support research programs involving animal models.
• Occasionally undertake duties in other Institute laboratories by prior arrangement.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory work

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

BTEC National level or equivalent in a relevant area

Job description

INSTITUTE OF LIFE COURSES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

TECHNICIAN

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week

The role requires an efficient technical service to be provided to the Institute academic research teams. The recruited individual will be working in the William Henry Duncan Building on the main campus. Occasionally duties may also be undertaken in other Institute laboratories by prior arrangement.

This role supports a large volume of varied activities including contributing to technical services, operation and maintenance of equipment and assisting with the general laboratory management. You will also be required to support the training of students and staff and occasionally participate in research activities. There will be a requirement to support our research programs which involve the use of animal models. There will be opportunities to develop new skills, so we are looking for a highly motivated individual with a ‘hands on’ approach and a desire to learn. You should be educated to BTEC National level or equivalent in a relevant area.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or is members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Job Ref: 118454 Closing Date: 16 November 2026

This role supports a large volume of varied activities including contributing to technical services, operation and maintenance of equipment and assisting with the general laboratory management.