Senior Technician (Research Infrastructure Microbiology and Molecular Biology)

The University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with pension

32 days leave + holidays

Flexible working

Professional development

MySalford benefits

Job summary

The University of Salford's Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences seeks a Senior Technician to join the technical team in Salford, on-site. You will support project and research laboratories in microbiology and molecular biology, coordinate day-to-day lab operations, support users and keep equipment ready.

You should have hands-on microbiology and molecular biology experience, be confident guiding students and researchers, and collaborate to maintain safe, effective lab environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to support students and researchers.
• Collaborative approach to maintaining safe, effective lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day technical operation of project and research laboratories, including inductions, equipment bookings and access arrangements.
• Deliver hands-on technical skills training in microbiology and molecular biology techniques and equipment, supporting users to work safely and independently.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and repairs, troubleshoot problems and minimise disruption.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, overseeing technical procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Work with Senior Technicians across teaching and research to share expertise, coordinate resources and improve laboratory operations.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Lab operations coordination

Student and researcher support

Microscopy and imaging

Tools

Microscopy equipment

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Organization Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences, University of Salford

Salford, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 1129
• Posting Date 11/12/2026, 02:32 PM
• Apply Before 11/22/2026, 11:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contract Type Permanent
• Salary From £34,630
• Salary To £38,448
• DBS required No
• Driving Required No
• Organization Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences, University of Salford

We are looking for a Senior Technician to join our technical team at the University of Salford, primarily supporting project and research laboratories in microbiology and molecular biology. This is a hands‑on role combining practical laboratory expertise with responsibility for coordinating day‑to‑day laboratory operations, supporting users and keeping equipment and facilities ready for use. You will need experience in microbiology and molecular biology techniques, confidence supporting students and researchers, and a collaborative approach to maintaining safe, effective laboratory environments. Experience with microscopy and imaging equipment, including confocal microscopy, would be particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day technical operation of project and research laboratories, including inductions, equipment bookings and access arrangements.
• Deliver hands‑on technical skills training in microbiology and molecular biology techniques and specialist laboratory equipment, supporting users to work safely and independently.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and repairs, troubleshoot problems and work with colleagues to minimise disruption.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, overseeing technical procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Work with Senior Technicians across teaching and research to share expertise, coordinate resources and improve laboratory operations.

About The School

Our technical staff sit within the Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences (HCLS), providing specialist support for teaching, projects and research across a broad range of scientific disciplines.

Based primarily within Cockcroft, our laboratories support academic colleagues and students from both HCLS and the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE).

Our technicians have different specialist skills and areas of responsibility, but work collaboratively across laboratory areas, sharing knowledge, resources and expertise where they're needed. Senior Technicians play an important role in coordinating this work, maintaining consistent laboratory standards and supporting colleagues across the wider service.

We value practical expertise, shared knowledge and a willingness to work together to provide safe, effective and reliable laboratory support.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

Please note this opportunity may close early depending on applicant volume.

About Us

Job Description

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.