Technician/Demonstrator

University of Bedfordshire; Luton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Bedfordshire in Luton invites applications for a part-time Technician/Demonstrator to support undergraduate and postgraduate practicals in the School of Life Sciences. This maternity cover role involves training lab users, demonstrating during sessions and assisting with outreach activities.

You will contribute to health and safety in teaching laboratories, work with students and staff to ensure smooth operation, and be flexible, well-organised and an effective communicator.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Job title Technician/Demonstrator Job reference BEDS2967 Date posted 18/08/2026 Application closing date 08/09/2026 Location Luton Salary Grade 5 £27,319 - £31,236 Pro-rated Contract Fixed Term Maternity Cover for 1 year Contractual hours 22 Basis Part time Job category/type Professional services Attachments Blank Job information

The School of Life Sciences is looking to recruit maternity cover for a technician/ demonstrator in its existing team of technicians who provide technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate practicals and projects.

The successful candidate will be directly involved in delivering training to lab users as well as demonstrating during practical sessions and participating in outreach activities.

The ideal candidate for this post will be a highly motivated and experienced laboratory technician with a wide range of bio-science related technical expertise in areas such as microbiology, molecular biology, microscopy, chemistry ) and who is used to working with UG / PG students.

You will be expected to participate in the general running of the teaching laboratories, particularly in the areas of health and safety. You will also work closely with students and academic members of staff to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the laboratories and associated services across the School.

You will need to be very well organised, practical and work to a high standard. You will also be a strong communicator and be prepared to work flexibly.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mandy Taylor – Technical Co-ordinator ([e-mail]) 01582 743906.

Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed online application form.

Interview date to be confirmed.

The post will be based inLuton(with travel to other campuses as required)

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.