Senior Biomedical Lab Technician – Biochem & Food Chemistry

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

LGPS membership

Family-friendly policies

Library & digital services access

Sports facilities with subsidised gym

Health Assured wellbeing support

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University seeks a Senior Technician to provide specialist technical expertise in biochemistry and food chemistry, enabling safe, effective and innovative practical work in teaching laboratories. You will join a technical support team delivering hands-on assistance and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for students and staff.

You will lead by delivering preparation of solutions, advising on equipment usage, and supporting class content while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• An HND or degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Recognised and relevant practical laboratory experience.
• Proficient in the use of computers including word processing, scientific graphs and spreadsheets.
• Excellent record‑keeping skills, including the ability to maintain accurate laboratory notes and inventories.
• A clear commitment and interest in technical work and a desire to share knowledge and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for biochemistry and food chemistry practical classes, including preparation of solutions and materials.
• Liaise with academic leads on practical class scheduling and content; support validation and preparatory tests on methods as required.
• Introduce, explain and provide ongoing advice and training in the use of laboratory equipment to staff, students and visitors.
• Contribute to routine statutory monthly checks of equipment in teaching laboratories.

Skills

Lab health and safety

Experimental planning

Team training and mentoring

Record keeping

Education

HND or degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Cardiff Metropolitan University seeks a Senior Technician to provide specialist technical expertise in biochemistry and food chemistry, enabling safe, effective and innovative practical work in teaching laboratories. You will join a technical support team delivering hands-on assistance and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for students and staff.

You will lead by delivering preparation of solutions, advising on equipment usage, and supporting class content while maintaining safety