Senior Technician (Environmental Biology) - 10570

Brunel Law School; London; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is hiring a Senior Technician in Environmental Biology to oversee biology research laboratories. The successful candidate will train students, maintain standards, support research, and assist in practical classes and fieldwork. Candidates should have good laboratory experience, proficiency in various biological techniques, and strong communication skills. Full-time position with a fixed term of 14 months and potential for extension.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Discretionary university closure days

Excellent training and development opportunities

Occupational pension scheme

Health-related support

Qualifications

• Good prior work experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in environmental biology fieldwork desirable.
• Willing to work outside normal hours on limited occasions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train laboratory personnel.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe working practices.
• Support grant-funded research projects and contract work.
• Assist with practical classes, chemistry labs, and fieldwork as required.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and external partners.

Skills

Laboratory work experience

Cell-culture techniques

In-vitro assays

ELISAs

Molecular biology

Strong communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade C or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Senior Technician (Environmental Biology)

Location

Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Contract

Fixed term (14 months, possibility to extend)

Salary

Grade G6: £34,145 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting; potential progression to £40,757.

Hours

Full‑time

Job Description

The post holder will oversee biology research laboratories, training and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will ensure Health and Safety compliance, maintain and operate equipment to high standards, and provide support for grant‑funded and contract research. The role may also involve practical classes, chemistry laboratories, and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train laboratory personnel.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe working practices.
• Support grant‑funded research projects and contract work.
• Assist with practical classes, chemistry labs, and fieldwork as required.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good prior work experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in at least some of the following techniques: cell‑culture, in‑vitro assays, ELISAs, (eco)toxicology testing, molecular biology, western blotting, histology.
• Experience in environmental biology fieldwork desirable.
• GCSE Maths & English grade C or equivalent.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Willing to work outside normal hours on limited occasions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave, discretionary university closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, occupational pension scheme, and health‑related support.

Application Details

Closing date: 23 November 2025. Interviews on Friday 12 December 2025 in person.

Apply at https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.