Senior Electron Microscopy Technician — Training & Support

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across departments

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

University of Manchester seeks a Senior Technician (Electron Microscopy) to provide high-level technical support across the EM Core Facility. You will operate advanced EM equipment, support researchers, and deliver training for students and staff in instrument applications.

We value independent and collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on safety, SOP development, and maintaining smooth service provision.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Electron Microscopy techniques and sample processing for transmission or scanning EM.
• Ability to train others in equipment operation and applications.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in a biological science environment (COSHH, risk assessments, SOPs).
• -capable of working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Qualifcation in biological science or equivalent experience in a technical/scientific role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical support for complex EM equipment (e.g., TALOS TEM, GLACIOS TEM, Apreo Volumescope).
• Perform experiments and user support using EM equipment/software and deliver training on instrument operation.
• Prepare training materials, SOPs and guidance for EM procedures.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find complex equipment issues using advanced knowledge.
• Ensure day-to-day operation of research technical support and service activities.

Skills

EM techniques

Training others

Health & safety

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Biological science degree

Job description

University of Manchester seeks a Senior Technician (Electron Microscopy) to provide high-level technical support across the EM Core Facility. You will operate advanced EM equipment, support researchers, and deliver training for students and staff in instrument applications.

We value independent and collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on safety, SOP development, and maintaining smooth service provision.