Technical Instructor (Biomedical Engineering) 0.6 FTE

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

De Montfort University in Leicester is seeking a Technical Instructor (Biomedical Engineering) to support practical teaching, run laboratory sessions, and guide students in using biomedical equipment. This 0.6 FTE role (22.20 hours/week) is based at Gateway House, with responsibilities for preparing labs, equipment maintenance and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Biomedical Engineering degree or equivalent, with lab experience and strong organisational and communication skills,

Qualifications

• A degree, HND or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with laboratory, engineering or medical technology/equipment.
• Knowledge of biomedical engineering principles and practical applications.
• Commitment to health and safety and delivering high-quality technical support.

Responsibilities

• Support practical teaching, lab sessions and project-based learning.
• Prepare and maintain biomedical engineering laboratories and equipment.
• Provide technical instruction and guidance to students and staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Maintain lab equipment and coordinate servicing and repairs.
• Procure and manage lab consumables, equipment and resources.
• Support student projects, dissertations and research activities.
• Contribute to improving laboratory practices and facilities.
• Undergo required training on medical equipment as needed.

Skills

Biomedical Eng degree

Lab equipment handling

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety

Team player

Professional development

Education

Biomedical Eng degree

Tools

Biomedical equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Description

Technical Instructor (Biomedical Engineering) 0.6 FTE

Requisition Id: 652

Job Location: Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Employee Weekly Hours: 22.20

Maximum Salary: 38,784.00 GBP

Minimum Salary: 32,080.00 GBP

Market Supplement

Application Closing Date: 13/09/2026

About The Role

As a Technical Instructor, you will play a key role in supporting practical teaching sessions, laboratory-based learning and project work within biomedical and other engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for maintaining specialist biomedical engineering equipment, preparing laboratory activities, and providing guidance to students on the use of equipment and technical procedures. You will contribute to the ongoing development of technical facilities and support innovation in teaching practices, ensuring that laboratories remain fit for purpose and aligned with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of practical teaching, laboratory sessions and project-based learning.
• Prepare, set up and maintain biomedical engineering laboratories and equipment.
• Provide technical instruction and guidance to students and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate servicing, calibration and repairs.
• Assist with the procurement and management of laboratory consumables, equipment and resources.
• Support student projects, final-year dissertations and research activities where appropriate.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory practices, facilities and technical services.
• Undergo necessary training if required on medical equipment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for a proactive and student-focused individual with:

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Medical/Clinical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working with laboratory, engineering or medical technology / equipment.
• Knowledge of biomedical engineering principles and practical applications.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, academic colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to health and safety and delivering high-quality technical support.
• Willingness to learn and professional development.
• Team player, and willingness to support open days.

Experience of working within higher education, healthcare technology, clinical engineering or a research environment would be advantageous

Contact

For further information please contact Ashok Karavadra email: [e-mail], contact no: 01162078060