Technical Specialist, Medical and Biological Engineering

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Technical Specialist to support experimental systems and maintain specialist equipment at the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical or biological engineering and the ability to guide researchers and students. This role promotes flexible working and offers generous benefits, including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Access to childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with experimental systems in healthcare technologies.
• Ability to maintain specialist technical equipment.
• Eager to support research in biomaterials and biomechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental systems in the Institute.
• Maintain and manage technical equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to researchers and students.

Skills

Medical or biological engineering knowledge

Technical guidance

Hands-on technical service delivery

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

Overview

This role is open to internal candidates employed in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds only.

Are you an experienced technical professional with a background in medical or biological engineering? Would you like to support world-class research in biomaterials, biomechanics, and tissue engineering? Are you eager to develop your skills in a collaborative, research-intensive environment?

We are seeking a Technical Specialist to join the team at the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (iMBE), supporting experimental systems, maintaining specialist equipment, and providing technical guidance to researchers and students. You will play a vital hands-on role in delivering high-quality technical services to support research and teaching across healthcare technologies, regenerative medicine, and implantable devices.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in line with ISO 9001 quality principles as the Institute enhances its systems and documentation practices.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sarah Myers, Technical Services Manager
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!