Technician, Biological Sciences (SBS192T)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Aberdeen in Scotland invites applications for Technician, Biological Sciences (SBS192T) based in the Zoology Building of the School of Biological Sciences. The role focuses on assisting in the provision of research materials and analysis of samples for commercial and collaborative partners, with mainly laboratory work and some office tasks.

Salary is Grade 3, £26,565 per annum, available at 1.0 FTE (pro rata for part time; 0.7 FTE considered).

Qualifications

• Junior technician role supporting lab and office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provisioning research materials and analyzing samples (human urine and animal blood).
• Laboratory based work with some office tasks.
• Support the Doubly Labelled Water Laboratory activities.

Job description

Technician, Biological Sciences (SBS192T)

The post will be based in the Zoology Building of the School of Biological Sciences in the Doubly Labelled Water laboratory. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/research/facilities-and-projects/doubly-labelled-water-laboratory/

Job Description

We are a world-renowned facility for the measurement of daily energy expenditure in humans and animals. We are seeking a junior technician to join our team to assist in the provision of research materials and the analysis of research samples (human urine and animal blood) for our commercial and collaborative partners. The work will be primarily laboratory based with some office work required.

Main Purpose of the Role: To assist in our thriving Doubly Labelled Water Laboratory.

Salary will be at Grade 3, £26,565.00 per annum, this role is available at 1.0 FTE however, we would consider applications at 0.7 FTE and higher. Salary will be pro rata for part time work.

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Job Reference Number: SBS192T

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 17 September 2026.

The School of Biological Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged