Senior Lab Technician - Fixed Term until 31/07/2026

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in England seeks an experienced Senior Lab Technician to support high-quality teaching and research. You will maintain safety standards, support practical sessions, and provide technical guidance in various laboratory settings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Biomedical Science, experience in laboratory environments, and strong communication skills. This role offers a collaborative work environment that values technical staff as key contributors to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory research environments.
• Ability to prepare and maintain advanced laboratory equipment.
• Experience training students in laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in laboratories.
• Support practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Provide technical guidance for research projects.

Skills

Experience with laboratory techniques

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Flow cytometry

Job description

Overview

Senior Lab Technician - Fixed Term until 31/07/2026

Chester Medical School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Division of Medical Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in supporting high quality teaching and research within a growing medical school.

About the role

The postholder will provide specialist technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as academic research activity. You will work closely with academic and technical colleagues to ensure laboratories are safe, well equipped, and able to deliver an outstanding student experience.

This role involves preparing and maintaining advanced laboratory equipment, supporting taught practical sessions, advising on research projects, and delivering demonstrations of complex biomedical techniques. You will also contribute to health and safety compliance, procurement, equipment maintenance, and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety across teaching and research laboratories
• Prepare and support taught practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Provide technical guidance and support for academic research projects
• Demonstrate laboratory techniques to students with a range of experience levels
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing of laboratory equipment
• Manage laboratory consumables, procurement, and inventories
• Write and review standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Support audits and compliance activity including work under the Human Tissue Act
• Contribute to open days, outreach activities, and emergency on call provision where required

About you

You will hold an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline and have significant experience working in laboratory research environments. You will be confident supporting practical teaching and training students in laboratory techniques. Experience in areas such as mammalian cell culture, microbiology, or histopathology is essential.

You will be organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a supportive team. Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering an excellent student and staff experience are key to success in this role.

Essential criteria

• Degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline
• Experience of working in laboratory research environments
• Experience of providing technical support and training in laboratories
• Experience with a wide range of laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff
• Ability to plan work independently and make sound decisions
• Willingness to work in laboratory environments where animals may be present

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area
• Experience of flow cytometry
• Experience of working under the Human Tissue Act
• Relevant health and safety qualification

Why join us

Chester Medical School offers a friendly and collaborative working environment where technical staff are valued as key contributors to teaching excellence and research success. You will be part of a supportive division that prioritises collaboration, learning, innovation, community, and kindness.