Job Description
Grade UE03: £23,742 to £25,804. per annum
College of Science and Engineering, School of Biological Sciences
Full Time: 35 hrs per week
Fixed Term: 6 months
We are looking for an individual who can think on their feet for an exciting fast paced position within the University of Edinburgh’s School of Biological Science.
The Opportunity
The School of Biological Sciences is seeking to recruit a technician to join the Media/Wash-Up Team at the King’s Buildings Campus. You will be providing media preparation, glass washing and waste management support services for research and teaching activities on a daily basis. Manual dexterity, attention to detail and a positive approach to high through-put workloads in a team environment are key requirements for the post. Awareness of laboratory procedures, particularly safe handling of waste and operation of equipment in a similar environment is desirable but full training will be provided.
The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is a fixed term 6-month position with the potential to be extended to one year. For current University of Edinburgh employees, we are open to secondments.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
* Good understanding of process
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
* A competitive salary.
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key Dates To Note
The closing date for applications is 9 December 2025.
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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.
The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
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