Laboratory Teaching Technician Supervisor

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Laboratory Teaching Technician Supervisor for their Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. This full-time role involves supervising the technician team and providing specialist technical instruction to enhance student learning using various laboratory equipment. The position offers a competitive salary and a vibrant working environment as part of a diverse academic community.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) relevant to the School's scientific activities.
• Experience in relevant technical and scientific work.
• Management and/or supervisory experience within a scientific higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the teaching technician team.
• Provide detailed, specialist instruction during laboratory practical classes.
• Ensure a safe and effective laboratory environment.

Skills

Management experience

Laboratory skills

Microbiology knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

HNC/HND relevant to scientific activities

Job description

Grade UE06: £34,132 - £39,355 per annum

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Recruitment and Admissions Team

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

The Opportunity:

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has an opening for the Laboratory Teaching Technician Supervisor position.The role holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the teaching technician team ensuring the provision of detailed, specialist instruction to support student learning using a range of laboratory apparatus and other specialist equipment, in the laboratory, during laboratory based practical classes and examinations, and other teaching activities.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and the role holder will be based on the Easter Bush Campus.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) relevant to the School’s scientific activities and experience in relevant technical and scientific work, or equivalent.
• Management and/or supervisory experience within a scientific higher education setting.
• Specialist knowledge in microbiology and wide-ranging knowledge of biology that is constantly being updated.
• Proficient in laboratory skills such as aseptic technique, making solutions/reagents/ chemicals.
• Experience demonstrating scientific methods and techniques in a higher education setting.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures in a laboratory environment.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary (£34,132 - £39,355 per annum, depending on experience).
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work in a supportive environment.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community of students and staff.
• To work as part of a supportive team to develop and deliver first class teaching to a highly engaged cohort of students.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 June 2025.

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