Technician

University of Exeter - Technical Strategy & Operations

Location:	Penryn, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus
Salary:	From £28,031 (The starting salary will be from £28,031 on Grade D, depending on qualifications and experience.)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 2nd April 2026
Closes: 29th April 2026
Job Ref: T20236

Package Details
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.

This new full-time (1.0 FTE) post is available from 04/05/2026 on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role:
The role holder will support the day-to-day operations of the chemical imaging and microscopy facilities, including petrographic sample preparation. The role will lead on preparation of thin sections, polished mounts and other sample preparation techniques required for their area and will provide supervision and training to staff and students in these techniques. They will provide support in other areas such as mineral processing, where appropriate, to provide resilience and support the wider technical team. Along with the Technical manager, they will implement and promote safe working practices, in line with the Universities H&S policies and procedures.

The post-holder will be required to have experience in managing, setting up, running, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. In addition, the role-holder will be required to carry out local inductions and training, offer advice on appropriate sample preparation techniques and instrumentation to meet the lab user’s needs. The post-holder will support the implementation of the Universities health and safety and sustainability policies and champion best practice in these areas.

Organisational context:
The Research Services Division is a key enabler to the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, the Research and Impact Strategy, successful REF performances, and meeting research income targets.

This role is within the Technical Strategy & Operations part of the Division. We are research and teaching technical staff across the entirety of the University of Exeter. We work in specialist areas across the University and beyond, undertaking and supporting research and teaching and promoting compliance and best practice, in the labs, studios, workshops, and field.

The service is comprised of a team of talented individuals who support our teaching and research, and in training the next generation of top scientists. Our technical roles, which include experimental officers, laboratory technicians and research technicians, all focus on different aspects of science and humanities - from mechanical/electrical engineering, medicine and health, life sciences, social sciences, film, drama & communications, physics, geology and geography, and so much more.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers.

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment, working to raise the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of technical careers. We are also proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people to work in our operationally focused service. This role forms part of our Technical Career Pathway.

This post supports the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.

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Further information
Please contact Lucy McTaminey, TS&O Business partner for Cornwall l.m.mctaminey@exeter.ac.uk.