Teaching & Research Technician

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK University is seeking a technician to support teaching and research in Chemistry and Pharmacy. This full-time, permanent position involves preparing undergraduate practical classes and delivering safety training. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in Chemistry and practical experience. The role offers an inclusive and diverse work environment, with competitive salary ranging from £26,707 to £28,031.

Qualifications

• Equivalent qualification in Chemistry related subject.
• Ability to provide assistance with equipment and techniques.
• Experience in monitoring technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support undergraduate practical classes.
• Deliver safety training to students.
• Lead teaching practical classes in Chemistry and Pharmacy.

Skills

Knowledge of Chemistry techniques

Experience in operating Chemistry equipment

Ability to train staff and students

Education

HNC, AS/A-Level, NVQ3 in Chemistry related subject

Job description

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.

We in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively stive to diversify our teams. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion; we are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity. We have a fantastic opportunity for a technician to join us in this full-time, permanent role.

This role offers the opportunity to make a contribution towards the success of our teaching and research in Chemistry and Pharmacy. Your primary duties and responsibilities will be to prepare, setup and support undergraduate practical classes, deliver critical safety training to students and undertake, as part of the team, a range of research tasks that enable quality science. Your primary focus will be leading on delivering teaching practical classes for Chemistry and Pharmacy in the Chemistry or Hopkins buildings on our amazing Whiteknights campus.

To be shortlisted for the role, detail how you meet the following essential criteria:

• Attainment equivalent to achievement of HNC, AS/ A-Level, NVQ3 in Chemistry related subject.
• Able to train and demonstrate to staff and student, explain procedures and provide assistance with equipment and techniques where necessary.
• Significant knowledge across a range of techniques required in Chemistry related activities.
• Significant experience in operating equipment required for Chemistry activities.
• Sufficient experience to monitor technical standards in own area, highlighting and prioritising any issues for further investigation.

Contact details

Contact Name: Olga Khutoryanskaya

Contact Position: Technical Manager

Contact Email Address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Closing date: 23:59 on 17 December 2025

Interviews will be held: 13 January 2026

£26,707 to £28,031. Competitive