Bioscience - Technical Specialist (138-26)

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

York St John University in York is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to support our Bioscience teaching labs and researchers. You will help maintain specialist lab environments and assist with practical class setup and demonstrations.

You will collaborate with academics, researchers and students to deliver a high-quality technical service, focusing on safety, efficiency and a welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have experience of working in a laboratory environment, working with various equipment and resources, with experience of maintaining bacterial stocks.
• You will provide support across microbiology, molecular genetics/biology, cellular pathology, histology, biochemistry and haematology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to learn and work closely with the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the specialist lab environments and organise practical class setup.
• Demonstrate practical techniques and actively support students and academic colleagues.
• Work with technical colleagues, academics, researchers and students to deliver an exceptional service.

Skills

Lab experience

Bacterial stocks

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Part Time, Permanent

Location: York

Salary: 31,236 to 33,951 per annum ( 24,988 to 27,160 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

You will be within a small team of technicians providing dedicated support to our students, academic colleagues across our Bioscience programmes and research.

The team are responsible for maintaining and managing the specialist lab environments, organisation of practical class set up, demonstrating practical techniques, and actively supporting students and academic colleagues.

The role

You will play an important role, helping to create a supported, safe, professional and welcoming lab experience for students, staff and researchers.

You will be expected to work in partnership with your technical colleagues, academics, researchers and students, forging effective relationships to help you deliver an exceptional technical service.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we have just achieved LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) bronze certification. As a member of the team you will be expected to work with the team to continue to reduce our carbon footprint.

Required skills and experience

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a laboratory environment, working with various equipment and resources, with experience of maintaining bacterial stocks.

Alongside your team you will be expected to provide support and guidance across all areas such as microbiology, molecular genetics/biology, cellular pathology, histology, biochemistry, and haematology. It is expected that the successful candidate may be more experienced in some areas than others and this is where a strong laboratory background with transferable skills is necessary, with a willingness learn and work closely with your team.

We ask the candidate and the team to be open to learn from one another, be open to sharing your skills experiences, and value each other's strengths to work together to provide a welcoming, supportive and effective service.

We are looking for excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience of previously working in a higher education is desirable but not essential.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Chris Jones at [e-mail] .

It is anticipated that the selection process will involve a presentation, and a panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)