Senior Laboratory Technician - Teaching (TC957)

Faculty of Science
Technical Services

Senior Laboratory Technician (Teaching)
Ref: TC957

Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our teaching technical team in the Faculty of Science. The focus of the post will centre on provision for the School of Biological Sciences. You will be part of a team of technicians responsible for all aspects of technical support for the laboratory to necessitate the smooth running of undergraduate sessions and high level of service.

Key duties include organising daily lab activities, supervising material preparation, training junior staff, and ensuring lab compliance with procedures. You will operate specialised equipment, assist students with experiments, and demonstrate techniques and operation of equipment. This role offers a chance to contribute to the smooth functioning of undergraduate sessions and maintain high service standards.

You will have proven experience of working in a laboratory environment and must possess a thorough understanding of laboratory safety issues and good laboratory practice.

This on-site full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
  
  

Closing date: 11 November 2026

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