13377 - Media Wash-Up Technician
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,742 to £25,804 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 13377 |
Summary
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
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