Technical Co-ordinator Bio Science
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,319 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00004835 |
Summary
Grade 5 Salary Range £27,319 - £31,236 (Incremental progression)
Full Time - Indefinite
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated team member to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
The post holder will provide technical support for the delivery of all practical classes and where appropriate, provide specialist technical support to research laboratories within the School of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
They will work independently under the guidance of the senior technician and technical manager providing a range of specialist technical services.
Duties will include all aspects of support for the teaching laboratories as well as support in the maintenance, upkeep, and provision of equipment used within the school and associated buildings. The role holder will also plan and coordinate the work allocation for technical team in conjunction with senior Technicians.
They will be expected to demonstrate/train others in a range of practical skills and equipment in a laboratory environment.
The role will also, where required, provide specialist technical support to research laboratories.
You will have following experience/qualifications: A level qualifications, including biology or chemistry and another science based subject or equivalent vocational qualifications (ONC or NVQ3) or equivalent knowledge and professional work experience.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
Excellent staff pension scheme
Access to continued personal, professional and career development
On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 13,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Technician Commitment
Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
For informal enquiries may be addressed Chris Niles (c.m.niles@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: week commencing 16 February 2026
Full Time - Indefinite
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated team member to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
The post holder will provide technical support for the delivery of all practical classes and where appropriate, provide specialist technical support to research laboratories within the School of Life Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
They will work independently under the guidance of the senior technician and technical manager providing a range of specialist technical services.
Duties will include all aspects of support for the teaching laboratories as well as support in the maintenance, upkeep, and provision of equipment used within the school and associated buildings. The role holder will also plan and coordinate the work allocation for technical team in conjunction with senior Technicians.
They will be expected to demonstrate/train others in a range of practical skills and equipment in a laboratory environment.
The role will also, where required, provide specialist technical support to research laboratories.
You will have following experience/qualifications: A level qualifications, including biology or chemistry and another science based subject or equivalent vocational qualifications (ONC or NVQ3) or equivalent knowledge and professional work experience.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
Excellent staff pension scheme
Access to continued personal, professional and career development
On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 13,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Technician Commitment
Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
For informal enquiries may be addressed Chris Niles (c.m.niles@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: week commencing 16 February 2026
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