Senior Technician

University of Essex - School of Life Sciences

Location: Colchester

Salary: £30,805 to £34,132 per annum, (pro rata for part time if job share).

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 22nd August 2025

Closes: 18th September 2025

Job Ref: REQ09415

Department
The School of Life Sciences is large and diverse academic department within the Faculty of Science and Health, engaging in research and education ranging from Biomedical Science to Marine Biology, creating a challenging and rewarding environment for both students and staff. We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our Technical Services Team and to provide specialist technical support for our diverse body of staff and students.

Duties of the Role
Providing highly specialist technical support within the School of Life Sciences to support the School in its mission for excellence in education and research.

Skills and qualifications required
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a fast paced and diverse technical setting, ideally gained in an educational environment. You will have in depth knowledge and experience of Health and Safety requirements, and good organisational and time management skills. The ability to work autonomously, manage conflicting demands and work as part of a team are of the essence, as is the ability to plan and organise your work.

The post provides an excellent opening for a technician seeking to further their career and professional development in an expanding, vibrant and exciting School. Are you up to the challenge?

This post is available as job share – Please make it clear in the application if you are intending to apply as a job share.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity are central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

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