Senior Biological UG/PGT Teaching Technician

Newcastle University - School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Placed On: 9th February 2026

Closes: 23rd February 2026

Job Ref: 29067

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Biological UG/PGT Teaching Technician to become part of our dedicated team supporting the delivery of practical classes in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of technical staff supporting the teaching activities in the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences through the provision of technical support within the biology and marine teaching and project labs in the Ridley Building. Your role will be to support the biology UG and PGT teaching activities of the School through the provision of laboratory management and technical expertise in biotechnology, microbiology and molecular biology. Your role will also be to supervise technical staff in the area as designated by the School Technical Operations Manager under the direction of the Technical Team Leader for the area.

Under the direction of the technical management team, you will be responsible for:

• Helping to manage UG/PGT project laboratories and associated areas, to allow users to work safely in a cohesive and collaborative environment.
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of taught practical classes and UG/PGT projects within the biological teaching and project labs.
• Providing appropriate training of laboratory techniques to students and staff with an emphasis on biotechnology, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques.
• Working closely with academic staff in support of UG/PGT research projects, and the provision and purchasing of associated consumables.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure equipment is working safely and work to ensure items are maintained, repaired and tested to statutory and local requirements.
• Working with the wider technical team to help manage the disposal of hazardous waste (e.g. biological/GMO).

You will be:

• Capable of training and advising lab users on safe techniques and will work with users to ensure they are working safely and effectively.
• Confident and competent with Health and Safety management.
• Capable of conducting their own experiments when required in line with teaching requirements and active research projects.

You will have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures in a laboratory setting. You will preferably have some experience in a relevant technical role in a science environment. You will have good communication and organisational skills, be proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines. You should be forward-thinking, diligent with excellent attention to detail. We are seeking to appoint a positive individual who embraces teamwork and collaboration. You will be able to respond to unknown risks in a logical and calm manner, ensuring those around are safe and risks mitigated as best as possible.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Samuel Logan.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

For further details about Newcastle University please visit our information page at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/about.

The post is full-time and permanent.