Senior Technician (Environmental Biology) - 10570

Senior Technician (Environmental Biology)

Brunel University of London – Uxbridge Campus

Role Overview

The full‑time Senior Technician (Environmental Biology) will support the University’s Environmental Sciences biology facilities. The post holder will oversee biology research laboratories, train and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and ensure that all laboratory work complies with health and safety standards. The role involves hands‑on equipment maintenance, grant‑funded research support, and occasional support for practical classes, chemistry laboratories, and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage biology research laboratories.
• Train and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students working in the laboratories.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safe working practices for all laboratory personnel.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to a high standard.
• Support grant‑funded research projects and contract work, paying close attention to detail.
• Provide assistance to other work areas such as practical classes, chemistry laboratories, and environmental fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Good prior laboratory work experience.
• Skilled in cell‑culture, in‑vitro assays, ELISAs, (eco)toxicology testing, molecular biology, western blotting, and histology.
• Experience of environmental biology fieldwork is desirable.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or equivalent (essential).
• Strong communicator with high customer‑service skills and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours on limited occasions.

Other Details

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade G6, £34,145 – £38,638 per annum (London weighting), potential progression to £40,757.

Hours: Full‑time

Contract Type: Fixed term (14 months, possibility to extend)

Interview date: Friday 12 December 2025 (in person)

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2025

All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

Additional Information

For further details, including the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk. If you have any technical issues, contact hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk.