Area
Pharmacy
Location
University Park
Salary
£24,727 to £27,720 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Thursday 18 September 2025
Reference
SCI222425
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive person to join our team who can deliver timely and high-quality technical support within the School of Pharmacy. There are 2 positions available. The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week) on a Fixed-Term contract. Job share opportunities may be considered. Hear from our people:
As a teaching technician I recognise the importance of working accurately to prepare practical activities to inspire and support students. I utilised my technical experience to support the development of practical activities for students. I supported Health & Safety inductions and Outreach activities laboratory session to both Primary and Secondary school students for the School - Previous role holder
Visit our Technical Careers website to find out more about the great work our technicians do.
About the role:
- You will support and maintain the provision of key technical services across the School of Pharmacy.
- You will work with academic staff and the Senior Technician to prepare practical classes and oversee the day-to-day running of the teaching laboratories.
- You will monitor Health and Safety within the laboratory environment by assessing risks of planned activities and completing up-to-date standard operating procedures.
- You will provide support, help, guidance advice to develop chemistry related laboratories session through the use of equipment, skills and techniques.
- Perform monthly monitoring of the teaching labs and the equipment.
- Assist the Technical manager during lab inductions
- Provide technical support and guidance in the use of equipment and specialist techniques essential for teaching.
- Maintain an inventory of chemicals.
- Instrument training ensuring that resources are maintained and available when required.
- Stock control and ordering.
About you:
You will have experience working in a technical role and will be educated to at least HNC or equivalent or have equivalent working experience in a relevant technical or scientific role. You have skills and experience in problem solving. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate a complex information with clarity.
What you’ll get in return:
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and University closure days)
- A competitive annual salary, with opportunity to progress through the pay scale
- Opportunities for CPD and networking with other highly skilled technicians
- Access to a dedicated fund to support technical training initiatives.
- Hands-on experience within a highly successful department
Informal enquiries may be addressed to John Korwin Granford
[email protected] ). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.
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