Teaching Technician - TG1325

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation help

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Carshare/Cycle to Work

Sports membership

Tuition benefits

Training access

Library access

Salary sacrifice

Annual leave

Job summary

University of St Andrews in Scotland invites applications for a Teaching Technician in the School of Medicine. The role supports Senior Teaching Technician by preparing, setting up and running science practical classes for undergraduate medical students.

This hands-on, learn-as-you-go position requires good manual dexterity and an interest in physiology, histology, pharmacology and microbiology, with initial Grade 2 status and potential progression to Grade 3 after training.

Qualifications

• Hands-on interest in science and learning
• Good manual dexterity and handling practices required
• Curious about physiology, histology, pharmacology and microbiology

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and run science practical classes for undergraduate medical students
• Assist other practical teaching sessions and assessment activity to improve team resilience
• Provide holiday cover for Research Laboratory glasswasher

Job description

The School of Medicine is looking to recruit apractically-minded, enthusiastic person with an interest in science to join theschool as a Teaching Technician. The role holder will assist the SeniorTeaching Technician to prepare, set up and run science practical classes forundergraduate medical students.

In addition, there will be occasional tasks ofassisting other practical teaching sessions and assessment activity in theSchool of Medicine to improve business resilience across the technician team.The role holder will also provide holiday cover for the Research Laboratoryglasswasher.

The role will be based in the School ofMedicine and is a hands-on, learn-as-you-go opportunity. Initially at Grade 2,there is the potential for advancement to Grade 3 upon successful completion ofa structured training and development programme (after 12-18 months). It wouldsuit someone curious about physiology, histology, pharmacology andmicrobiology. There is a significant physical component to the role and good manualdexterity, and good manual handling practices are required.

If you enjoy a varied working week and workwell as part of a team, we look forward to hearing from you.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work- it isa place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we arecommitted to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at theirbest.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position,there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of StAndrews. The package for the Teaching Technician role includes:

• Financialcontribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership ofthe S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Staff discountscheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staffparking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bustravel
• Subsidisedsports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, accessto training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, accessto library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 30 Days AnnualLeave plus 5 Public Holidays

At St Andrews, equality,diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar ofour University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive andsupportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity chartersand awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race EqualityCharter.

We particularly welcomeapplications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minorityreligions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].

Closing Date: 11 September 2026Interview Date: w/c 28 September 2026

Start date: October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter