"Teaching Technician"

University of Bristol - Chemistry School Team

Location: Bristol

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum (Grade D)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 19th February 2026

Closes: 15th March 2026

Job Ref: SUPP113196

Contract type: Open ended

Work hours: 35.0 hours per week

The role

The Teaching Technician works in the team responsible for preparation, delivery and support of activities in the Teaching Laboratories of the School of Chemistry. We are a diverse and welcoming team that is passionate about delivering excellent service. The post holder will provide technical support in the laboratory and trouble shoot problems to ensure smooth and effective running of the service. Labs are used for a range of activities throughout the year, to a variety of users - this is an exciting and vibrant environment.

What will you be doing?

• Work in line with Health and Safety guidelines
• Maintain stocks of materials and consumables
• Prepare solutions and reagent bottles
• Set up Lab equipment and instruments
• Provide assistance and technical support to lab users
• Help with end of day clear up
• Plan and prepare practical classes
• Assist with development of new experiments

You should apply if

You have a background in Chemistry and a keen interest in fostering a love of practical chemistry. Previous experience of working in a teaching-lab based environment is desirable but not essential. You will be highly organised with excellent time management, communication and multi-tasking skills. You will work well independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team. You will have proven experience of completing tasks to a high level of accuracy, with attention to detail; a methodical approach to work is desirable. You have the desire to offer an excellent lab experience to our students and the drive to find the way to achieve that.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time/ 9am-5pm/occasional flexibility required around working hours

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 15/03/2026

The interviews are anticipated to take place on 25th March 2026

For informal queries please contact:

Samantha-Jayne Randall, Senior Teaching Laboratory Technician

chsjr@bristol.ac.uk

+441173318060