Research Laboratory Technician

Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

About the role

As a Research Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the efficient and safe operation of an interdisciplinary Biotechnology and Control laboratory in the Department of Engineering Science. In this world-leading research environment your work would contribute to research efforts tackling pressing global challenges in areas from the fight against antimicrobial resistance to sustainable biomanufacturing. You will work alongside a team of academics, postdoctoral researchers, and students, collectively with decades of experience applying cutting edge methods to understand and engineer biological systems and play a key role in designing and operating the lab as it grows, creating an environment that facilitates excellence in engineering science research.

About you

We are seeking candidates with experience in biotechnological laboratory work, who wish to gain experience working with unique experimental techniques and technologies developed by the team. Your key responsibilities will include organisation and management of laboratory running and resources, including raising purchase orders and requisitions, support in preparing and conducting laboratory experimental work, training new laboratory members in use of standard protocols and equipment, planning and monitoring of safe working practices, and other general laboratory management tasks.

What we offer

At the university of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:

• Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
• Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector.
• Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
• Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
• University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
• Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
• Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is a fixed term for three years with the possibility of extension
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 29 May 2026.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Harrison.steel@eng.ox.ac.uk
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6
Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum
Vacancy ID: 186293