5588 - Technician - Pharmaceutical Science/Chemistry

University of Greenwich; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Greenwich is seeking a Teaching Technician to provide specialist technical support for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry teaching and research at Medway Campus. The role enhances student learning and supports a range of projects within a dynamic laboratory environment.

The post involves delivering practical sessions for foundation to postgraduate students, ensuring safe use of equipment, preparing reagents, and maintaining supplies.

Qualifications

• Provide technical support for teaching and research in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry.
• Deliver practical teaching sessions for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Set up, dismantle labs; prepare reagents and materials; maintain equipment and stock.
• Advise and support students and staff during laboratory activities.
• Collaborate with the Biosciences Technical Team across teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support during laboratory teaching sessions and research activities.
• Ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently, managing setup and teardown of sessions.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Educational support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Technician - Pharmaceutical Science/Chemistry

FES Professional Services

• Location: Medway Campus
• Salary: £32,080 to £37,694 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Release Date: Thursday 20 August 2026
• Closing Date: Thursday 03 September 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Reference: 5588

Job Description & Person Specification

On 1st August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group.

Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Greenwich academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

The Faculty of Engineering & Science is one of four faculties at the University of Greenwich, split across two campuses – the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent, and the Greenwich Campus in Greenwich, London. Dedicated to inspirational learning, combining teaching with work placements and impactful research and is a complete hub for all STEM subjects within the University.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Technician within the Faculty of Engineering and Science to provide specialist technical support for teaching and research activities in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the student learning experience and supporting a range of research projects. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with and support the Biosciences Technical Team across a variety of teaching activities.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of practical teaching sessions for foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate students. This will include providing technical guidance and demonstrating the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment, techniques, and methodologies relevant to the disciplines.

Responsibilities will encompass all aspects of laboratory preparation and support, including setting up and dismantling practical classes, preparing reagents and materials, maintaining equipment and consumable stock levels, and ensuring laboratories operate efficiently and safely. The successful candidate will also provide technical advice and support to students and academic staff during laboratory teaching sessions and research activities.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual with excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, whilst demonstrating initiative and adaptability, is essential. The successful candidate will have a positive and flexible approach to their work and be capable of managing a diverse range of tasks and priorities in a dynamic laboratory environment.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sam Ingram on [e-mail]

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [e-mail]

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, care leavers, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.