Laboratory Support Technician

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays (+ up to 30 days pro‑rta

Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and patic

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College requires a Laboratory Technician to support a broad range of science and animal anatomy practicals. You will help with dissection specimen collection, preparation and related lab duties, across multiple laboratories on a 37.5 hour week, term-time for 40 weeks.

The role is permanent with hybrid working options and competitive annual salary. You will join a team delivering practical science education, assisting inductions, and supporting lab sessions across

Qualifications

• 2 years demonstrable technician experience within a laboratory setting is essential.
• Willingness to adapt and use initiative during expanding period.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and external clients.
• Understanding of dissection and ability to facilitate this area confidently across species.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of students across courses, adapting to needs.
• Assist in laboratory work, dissection specimen preparation, and related lab tasks.
• Coordinate across laboratories in three buildings with strong planning.
• Support inductions and practical sessions and module leadership when needed.

Skills

Lab technician

Health & safety

Communication skills

Laboratory preparation

Job description

£22,608 - £23,189 per annum based on an FTE of £25,660 - £26,320 per annum

37.5 hours per week, term time only for 40 weeks

Permanent

About the Role

• Support a wide range of students (A-level, BTEC, undergraduate, postgraduate, research and professional courses), adapting to evolving needs with enthusiasm and positivity
• Show a strong interest in science and animal anatomy, with willingness to assist in all aspects of laboratory work, including collection and preparation of dissection specimens driving laboratory vehicle and occasional evening practicals
• Work effectively across laboratories in three separate buildings, requiring strong organisation and forward planning
• Contribute as part of a hard-working team that supports students and enables practical science education and the increasing commercial activities within the department
• As an experienced technician, take responsibility for specific modules when confident, interact calmly and professionally with students and teaching staff, and support inductions and practical sessions as required; an interest or specialism in biochemistry is advantageous

About You

• A keen interest in all areas of science.
• 2 years demonstrable technician experience within an appropriate laboratory setting is essential.
• A willingness to adapt and use your initiative, as you will be joining us at an exhilarating time of expansion and change.
• Appropriate training will be given to enable you to feel confident providing guidance during practical sessions and inductions, therefore you must be able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and external clients.
• An understanding of the role of dissection and being able to facilitate this area confidently, collecting, preparing and dealing with specimens/organs from a variety of species including equine, porcine, canine and ovine.
• Must be able to recognise and implement Health and Safety protocols within the laboratory.
• The ability to plan ahead and recognise that all tasks, even the most inconsequential, are necessary for a smooth-running department.
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service, pro rata
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing . Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 nd November 2026.

Interviews will be held on TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.