Senior Technician in Chemistry, Pharmacy & Simulation

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on Perks a Work

Course fee waiver

LinkedIn Learning

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Kingston University is seeking a full-time, permanent technician to provide practical and operational technical support across the Chemistry and Pharmacy labs and nursing simulations.

The role is based across two local campus sites, assisting with teaching delivery, student projects and research activities while supporting junior technical staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry with laboratory experience.
• Good problem-solving and adaptability for two-campus work.
• Health and Safety knowledge with ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and operational technical support to the laboratories.
• Set up, run and dismantle practical classes in Chemistry and Pharmaceutics labs.
• Deliver simulation-based learning sessions for Nursing and Pharmacy.
• Supervise junior technical staff and support teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Health and Safety knowledge

Flexible across two sites

Education

Chemistry Degree

Job description

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £39,407 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Daren Chapman, Technical Officer.

The Role:

The role provides practical and operational technical support to the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education (HSSCE), supporting the Departments of Chemistry and Pharmacy and the School of Nursing across two local campus sites. The role will contribute to the effective delivery of teaching, student projects and research activities.

The post holder will support the Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and the day-to-day operation of the departments, including assisting with the supervision of junior technical staff, providing technical support and laboratory cover within Chemistry and preparing, setting up and dismantling practical classes in the Pharmaceutics laboratories. They will also deliver a range of practical sessions to students studying Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy.

Another key aspect of the role is providing technical support for simulation-based learning within the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy. This will include assisting junior technical staff with the delivery of simulation activities, setting up and dismantling equipment for teaching and assessment, resolving technical issues, and supporting the introduction and development of new simulation technologies designed to enhance the student learning experience.

The postholder will work collaboratively with academic and technical colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders, providing reliable day-to-day support to ensure the smooth, safe and effective delivery of teaching, learning and assessment activities. Please see the job description for more details.

The Person:

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in some or all of these areas, alongside a Chemistry Degree. The role is based across two local university campuses, so a flexible approach to working across both sites is essential. An inter-campus bus service is available to support travel between locations.

As well as a Degree in Chemistry and laboratory experience you will have good problem-solving skills and be confident working with emerging and future technologies in the field of simulated learning. Health and Safety knowledge is essential for the role with ongoing training provided with the post.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your existing technical skills through ongoing training and hands‑on experience, while working closely with two teams across the respective campuses.

Reporting to the Assistant Technical Officer on a day-to-day basis and working under the direction of the Simulation Manager whilst in our Nursing Department, you will play a key role in supporting students and academic staff throughout their practical teaching and learning activities.

Faculty:

The Faculty offers wide ranging practice-based education and training programmes across nursing, health science, midwifery, social care and teaching which are informed by high quality and impactful research.

We have a successful track record in public and service user engagement and developing knowledge transfer partnerships and other enterprise activities.

The Faculty’s professional administration and support teams work together to ensure business and support services are effective, efficient and sustainable in meeting the needs of our students, staff, stakeholders and areas of work.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 35 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
• Discounts on Perks a Work
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Kingston University values

As an employee of Kingston University you are expected to work to our values framework. Our values underpin everything that we do, they shape how we interact with each other; how we support our students; and how we achieve our strategic objectives.

Inclusive: to value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully.

Innovative: to apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.

Ambitious: to pursue excellence for oneself, the university and our communities.

Enterprising: to recognise and act on opportunities.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.