Laboratory Technician - Biological Sciences

Lancashire; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits platform

24/7 online GP

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Lancashire invites applications for a Laboratory Technician to join our Technical Services team at Burnley Campus, supporting undergraduate laboratories across Biology and Physiology.

You will set up and prepare laboratories, provide day-to-day technical support and advice to staff and students studying biology and physiology, and assist with maintenance of equipment and software. A commitment to health and safety and strong communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Undergraduate degree in a Science subject or equivalent experiential learning.
• Recent laboratory experience with good practical skills.
• Good customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and preparation of laboratories.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and advice to staff and students.
• Coordinate maintenance and configuration of equipment and relevant software.
• Assist with introduction of new technologies, procedures and practices.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication skills

Laboratory skills

Educación

Undergraduate degree in a Science subject

Herramientas

Laboratory equipment

Laboratory software

Descripción del empleo

Laboratory Technician - Biological Sciences

Scientific Support

Location: Burnley Campus

Salary: £27,241 to £30,180per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractBasis: Fixed Term- 24 Months

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 22 November 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 0977-26

When you work for the University of Lancashire , you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

We are recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join our Technical Services team who provide support to the wide variety of laboratories at our Burnley Campus. The successful candidate will primarily focused on supporting undergraduate classes within our state-of-the-art laboratories based in Burnley.

Duties will include the set up and preparation of laboratories, providing day to day technical support and advice to staff and students studying a diverse range of subjects in the Biology and Physiology area.

The successful candidate will help coordinate and undertake maintenance and configuration of equipment and relevant software, as well as help with the introduction of new technologies, procedures and practices and be familiar with a range of laboratory equipment and be health and safety conscious in their work

About you:

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a Science subject or equivalent experiential learning in related discipline. Recent experience of working in a laboratory environment with good practical skills and good customer service and communication skills are essential.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if there are legally entitled to.

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.