Anatomy Support Technician

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anatomy Centre within the Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge is seeking an Anatomy Support Technician to join its busy team. You will support practical teaching for both Human and Veterinary anatomy across Dissection Rooms and contribute to the integrated anatomy service.

Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, maintaining equipment, and assisting with specialised preparation, embalming, and storage.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in science or equivalent practical experience.
• Good organisational and IT skills, with ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support practical class teaching for Human and Veterinary Dissection Rooms.
• Prepare teaching materials and specimens.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist in specialised preparation, embalming and storage areas.
• Collaborate with staff to support shared resources and best practices.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in science-related subject

Job description

# Anatomy Support TechnicianUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 25 Sep 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The Anatomy Centre within the Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Anatomy Support Technician to join its busy and collaborative team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of both Human and Veterinary Anatomy teaching, which is wide in its variety throughout the year. The post will support practical class teaching for ~ 350 students across both Veterinary and Human Dissection Rooms, while also contributing to activities across both facilities as part of an integrated anatomy service.Working closely with the technical team, academic and other teaching staff, you will help facilitate practical teaching sessions and support the day-to-day operation of the Anatomy Centre. This includes preparing teaching materials and specimens, maintaining equipment and facilities, and assisting in specialised preparation, embalming, and storage areas. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative approach across both human and veterinary anatomy provision, supporting shared resources, best practice, and operational excellence.As part of the role, you will work with cadaveric material and animal specimens, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality learning environment for students.You will be educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a science-related subject, or possess relevant practical experience. The successful candidate will have good organisational and IT skills, as well as be able to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills are also essential for the role, which involves interacting with a range of stakeholders in the Department, the wider University and externally, so the ability to build positive working relationships is essential.This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in anatomy or teaching laboratory support and there will be the opportunities offered for training and development in this role.For further information about the role and its responsibilities, please refer to the Further Particulars.Informal enquiries should be directed to Matt Oswald, [e-mail] the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.The closing date for applications is midnight on 11 October 2026.Interviews are expected to be held in w/c 19 October.Please quote reference PM51169 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.