University of Chester
Senior Lab Technician - Fixed Term until 31/07/2026
University of Chester, Sites, California, United States
Senior Lab Technician - Fixed Term until 31/07/2026
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Senior Lab Technician - Fixed Term until 31/07/2026
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University of Chester
Chester Medical School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Division of Medical Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in supporting high quality teaching and research within a growing medical school.
About The Role The postholder will provide specialist technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as academic research activity. You will work closely with academic and technical colleagues to ensure laboratories are safe, well equipped, and able to deliver an outstanding student experience.
This role involves preparing and maintaining advanced laboratory equipment, supporting taught practical sessions, advising on research projects, and delivering demonstrations of complex biomedical techniques. You will also contribute to health and safety compliance, procurement, equipment maintenance, and outreach activities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of health and safety across teaching and research laboratories
Prepare and support taught practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Provide technical guidance and support for academic research projects
Demonstrate laboratory techniques to students with a range of experience levels
Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing of laboratory equipment
Manage laboratory consumables, procurement, and inventories
Write and review standard operating procedures and risk assessments
Support audits and compliance activity including work under the Human Tissue Act
Contribute to open days, outreach activities, and emergency on call provision where required
About You You will hold an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline and have significant experience working in laboratory research environments. You will be confident supporting practical teaching and training students in laboratory techniques. Experience in areas such as mammalian cell culture, microbiology, or histopathology is essential.
You will be organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a supportive team. Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering an excellent student and staff experience are key to success in this role.
Essential Criteria
Degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline
Experience of working in laboratory research environments
Experience of providing technical support and training in laboratories
Experience with a wide range of laboratory equipmentAbility to communicate clearly with students and staff
Ability to plan work independently and make sound decisions
Willingness to work in laboratory environments where animals may be present
Desirable criteria
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area
Experience of flow cytometry
Experience of working under the Human Tissue Act
Relevant health and safety qualification
Why join us Chester Medical School offers a friendly and collaborative working environment where technical staff are valued as key contributors to teaching excellence and research success. You will be part of a supportive division that prioritises collaboration, learning, innovation, community, and kindness.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.
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Senior Lab Technician - Fixed Term until 31/07/2026
role at
University of Chester
Chester Medical School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Division of Medical Sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in supporting high quality teaching and research within a growing medical school.
About The Role The postholder will provide specialist technical support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as academic research activity. You will work closely with academic and technical colleagues to ensure laboratories are safe, well equipped, and able to deliver an outstanding student experience.
This role involves preparing and maintaining advanced laboratory equipment, supporting taught practical sessions, advising on research projects, and delivering demonstrations of complex biomedical techniques. You will also contribute to health and safety compliance, procurement, equipment maintenance, and outreach activities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of health and safety across teaching and research laboratories
Prepare and support taught practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Provide technical guidance and support for academic research projects
Demonstrate laboratory techniques to students with a range of experience levels
Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing of laboratory equipment
Manage laboratory consumables, procurement, and inventories
Write and review standard operating procedures and risk assessments
Support audits and compliance activity including work under the Human Tissue Act
Contribute to open days, outreach activities, and emergency on call provision where required
About You You will hold an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline and have significant experience working in laboratory research environments. You will be confident supporting practical teaching and training students in laboratory techniques. Experience in areas such as mammalian cell culture, microbiology, or histopathology is essential.
You will be organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a supportive team. Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering an excellent student and staff experience are key to success in this role.
Essential Criteria
Degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline
Experience of working in laboratory research environments
Experience of providing technical support and training in laboratories
Experience with a wide range of laboratory equipmentAbility to communicate clearly with students and staff
Ability to plan work independently and make sound decisions
Willingness to work in laboratory environments where animals may be present
Desirable criteria
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area
Experience of flow cytometry
Experience of working under the Human Tissue Act
Relevant health and safety qualification
Why join us Chester Medical School offers a friendly and collaborative working environment where technical staff are valued as key contributors to teaching excellence and research success. You will be part of a supportive division that prioritises collaboration, learning, innovation, community, and kindness.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.
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