Senior Technician (Biosciences) - 10647

Job summary

Support the safe and effective operation of Biosciences teaching and research laboratories, including preparing practical classes, supporting research, advising students and staff, and managing laboratory supplies and equipment. Assist the Principal Technical Manager, lead technical activities when required, and take responsibility for health and safety, waste procedures, and laboratory documentation.

Job details

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home Posted Date 29/09/2026 Closing Date 20/10/2026 Ref No 5231 Position Title: Senior Technician (Biosciences) Department/College: Technical Services Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus Salary: Grade 6 from: £34,588 to £39,144 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £41,292 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time). Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent The College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS) is seeking a highly skilled, organised and committed Senior Technician to support teaching and research within the Department of Biosciences. Working collaboratively within the Biosciences technical team, you will support the safe, effective and efficient operation of teaching and research laboratories. You will prepare and support undergraduate and postgraduate practical classes, including stock solutions, cell lines, biological samples, equipment and consumables; provide technical guidance and demonstrations to students and staff; support research activities; manage laboratory stock and procurement; arrange equipment servicing and maintenance; apply appropriate waste-disposal procedures; and write or update Standard Operating Procedures. You will assist the Principal Technical Manager (Biosciences) in delivering technical services, lead these activities when required, and take responsibility for aspects of health and safety across departmental laboratories, support facilities and wider Technical Services activities. You will hold a degree or relevant qualification in biological sciences, or have substantial equivalent experience, ideally supported by at least two years’ laboratory-based teaching experience in higher education. You will understand scientific principles and laboratory practice, health and safety legislation, risk assessment, and financial and procurement processes. You will communicate technical information effectively, plan and prioritise varied workloads, work collaboratively and respond flexibly to changing service needs. Science Council registration at RSciTech level or above, or achievement within 12 months, is required, alongside First Aid at Work and Portable Appliance Testing qualifications, or willingness to undertake training. Brunel University of London offers a range of benefits, activities and development opportunities to help staff excel and enjoy their work. These include excellent family-friendly policies, access to a benefits and rewards system, and high-quality staff development. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the student and staff experience in Biosciences while developing your professional practice. You will be expected to participate in continuing professional development and to work in a way that reflects Brunel’s values of being open, courageous and inventive, while fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Matthew Themis, Principal Technical Manager (Biosciences), at matthew.themis@brunel.ac.uk. We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. Closing date for applications: 20 October 2026 Interviews will take place: week commencing 9 November in person. For further details about the post, including the Job Description and Person Specification, and to apply, please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk/ If you experience technical issues, please contact hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk. All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community. Documents Job Description - 10647 (Word, 179.8kb) Apply here Send to a Friend

What you’ll do

Support the safe and effective operation of Biosciences teaching and research laboratories, including preparing practical classes, supporting research, advising students and staff, and managing laboratory supplies and equipment. Assist the Principal Technical Manager, lead technical activities when required, and take responsibility for health and safety, waste procedures, and laboratory documentation.

Requirements

Applicants need a biological sciences degree or relevant qualification, or substantial equivalent experience; at least two years of higher-education laboratory teaching experience is desirable. They should understand laboratory practice, health and safety, risk assessment, procurement and financial processes, and hold or be willing to obtain Science Council RSciTech registration, First Aid at Work, and Portable Appliance Testing qualifications.

Benefits

• Family-Friendly Policies • Benefits and Rewards System • Staff Development • Annual Leave • University Closure Days • Training and Development Opportunities • Occupational Pension Scheme • Health-Related Support

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Teaching Support
• Research Support
• Laboratory Health and Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Laboratory Stock Management
• Procurement
• Equipment Maintenance
• Waste Disposal
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Technical Guidance
• Workload Planning and Prioritisation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Cell Culture
• Portable Appliance Testing

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education
• Security & Safety