Senior Technical Specialist (Scanning Electron Microscopy/Sample Preparation)

The University of Manchester - Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

Location: Manchester

Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 9th September 2025

Closes: 22nd September 2025

Job Ref: SAE-029645

Job reference: SAE-029645

Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: FSE Technical Services

Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 22/09/2025

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

Overall Purpose of the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Technical Specialist (SEM/Sample Preparation) to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide sector-leading technical support for FSE and the wider University.

As one of the senior leads within the EM Facility, the Senior Technical Specialist for SEM/Sample Preparation will:

• Be part of a team of Senior Technical Specialists, Technical Specialists and Technical staff responsible for the care, maintenance, and operation of the SEMs, TEMs FIBs and associated analytical/preparation equipment across the EM Facility.
• Offer specialised electron microscope training, advice in your area of expertise and, where appropriate, a bespoke service to users of the EM Suite. This will involve devising and implementing specific workflows and training strategies to improve response times and training throughput.
• Ensure that the electron microscopes and specialty systems are fully operational and comply with the University’s Health and Safety standards.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Michael Faulkner Senior Technical Specialist EM Facility

Email: M.faulkner@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk