Senior Technician (Environmental Biology) - 10570

Brunel University London - Digital Services

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed term (14 months, with a possibility to extend beyond the 14 months).

Brunel University of 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

We are looking to recruit a full-time Senior Technician (Environmental Biology) to support the University’s Environmental Sciences’ biology facilities. To view the facilities please visit: Centre for Pollution Research and Policy | Brunel University of London

The post holder will oversee our biology research laboratories, training and supervising our undergraduate and postgraduate students working within these laboratories. The post holder must be knowledgeable regarding Health and Safety, ensuring all those working within the laboratories follow safe working practices. They will also be expected to adopt a hands-on approach to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained and operated to a high standard.

The post holder will manage a varied and extensive workload, expected to support grant funded research work and contract work, where attention to detail is essential. They may also be required to support other work areas, e.g. practical classes, chemistry laboratories, fieldwork.

To be successful in this senior role, applicants should have good prior work experience in a laboratory, and be skilled at some of the following techniques:

• cell-culture
• in-vitro assays
• ELISAs
• (eco)toxicology testing
• molecular biology
• western blotting
• histology

Whilst the position is predominantly laboratory base, experience of environmental biology fieldwork would also be desirable.

GCSE Maths & English grade C or equivalent is an essential criterion.

They will work within a small team led by the Principal Technical Manager (Environmental Sciences), which forms part of the wider Technical Services Team.

They will be strong communicators, able to engage effectively with a range of people. Successful applicants will also demonstrate high levels of customer service to ensure an excellent student and staff experience. Willing to work outside normal working hours on limited occasions.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support.

Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2025

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th December 2025 in person

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please click the Apply button.

If you have any technical issues, please contact us at: 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 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.