Laboratory Technician BDI Core Team (Part-Time, Fixed Term)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time lab support member at the Biodiscovery Institute. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory materials, conducting safety checks, and supporting technical operations. Ideal candidates should have good interpersonal skills and relevant GCSE qualifications. Training will be provided. The position offers a supportive work environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to health and fitness facilities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle manual tasks involving physical effort.
• Experience in a lab setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilise laboratory reagents and media.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment and handle biological waste.
• Provide technical support to the Senior Building Technician.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent

Job description

Area: Biodiscovery Institute

Location: University Park

Salary: £24,084 to £24,701 per annum pro‑rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date: Thursday 13 November 2025

Reference: MED233925

The Biodiscovery Institute (BDI) is a collaborative post‑graduate research facility with academics from across six Schools at the University of Nottingham. The BDI comprises 3 buildings and contains a series of laboratories and office spaces supporting 850+ staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

This crucial role within the institute is based within a dedicated core support team and provides day‑to‑day support in the operation of a busy research institution. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing and sterilising laboratory reagents and media, washing and sterilising glassware, collecting and disposing of biological waste using an autoclave, conducting safety checks on equipment, collecting and delivering chemicals and waste, handling consumable deliveries, stock checking and restocking supplies, and working in goods in by taking and recording deliveries.

The role will also provide key technical support to the Senior Building Technician, may involve workload planning and responsibility for specific technical duties.

Requirements

We have a team‑oriented approach and candidates should have excellent interpersonal, organisational, written, and verbal communication skills, and good attention to detail. The role involves manual handling. Candidates should have GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent, or considerable work experience in a relevant role. Experience in a lab setting is desirable, but full training will be given.

Contract Details

This is a part‑time post (18.5 hours per week) and is on a fixed‑term contract for 18 months.

What We Offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Carole White [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further Details

• Job Description/Role Profile

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