Senior Technician, Biomedical Sciences

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

LGPS pension

Family friendly policies

Training & development

Sports facilities

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 within teaching laboratories.

You will lead in preparing solutions, supporting class content, and training users in lab equipment, while ensuring routine checks and safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• HND or degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Relevant practical laboratory experience.
• Proficient with standard computer tools (word processing, graphs, spreadsheets).
• Good record keeping and notes maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for biochemistry and food chemistry practicals, including preparation of solutions and materials.
• Coordinate with academic leads on class scheduling and validate methods as required.
• Deliver training and ongoing advice on laboratory equipment use to staff, students and visitors.
• Support routine monthly checks of teaching laboratory equipment.

Skills

Lab techniques

Equipment maintenance

Record keeping

Training support

Health & safety awareness

Computers (Word/Excel/Graphs)

Education

HND or degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

To support the delivery of high-quality, practice-based learning, research and innovation, we’re looking for a Senior Technician to provide specialist technical expertise and hands‑on support in the disciplines of biochemistry and food chemistry. As part of a technical support team, you’ll contribute to enabling students and staff to carry out safe, effective, and innovative practical work using specialist equipment and software in the school’s learning and teaching laboratories.

You’ll lead the way by:

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

What You’ll Bring

With a working knowledge of relevant laboratory health and safety requirements, an understanding in the operation and maintenance of general laboratory equipment, ability to plan, prioritise and organise experimental protocols and resources, you’ll work as part of a team showing a flexible approach to delivering team results.

Additionally, You’ll Bring

• 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.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Leighton Jenkins on [e-mail].