13791 - Assistant Technician (Wet Laboratories)
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,093 to £28,778 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13791 |
Summary
Grade UE04: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum pro-rata if part-time
College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering
Full-time: 35 hours per week (100% on campus)
Fixed-term: for up to 4 months, commencing 4th May 2026
The Opportunity:
Where curiosity becomes impact
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a motivated individual with a passion for practical laboratory science to join its skilled Technical Services team of ca.35 technical staff supporting a diverse and expanding range of research activities. The appointee will be primarily responsible for assisting with the safe, sustainable and efficient running of the School’s wet research laboratories, with a particular focus on the School’s bioengineering labs. This will include assisting in the provision of technical and laboratory support to the Schools’ research laboratory activities by participating in the day-to-day running of the research labs, and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment whilst ensuring a safe work environment for staff and students. While the successful candidate will be particularly instrumental in supporting the School’s bioengineering labs, they will likely also participate in supporting some other research areas, including carbon capture, nanomaterials and environmental engineering.
This would be an excellent opportunity for a current undergraduate student studying biology, chemistry or related discipline, or alternatively a person seeking to expand their experience working in scientific research laboratories. The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 7 or equivalent (Scottish Advanced Higher, HNC or completed 1st Year of a University degree) in Biology, Chemistry or related discipline and will have familiarity with working in a laboratory environment. The role is customer-facing and the School is a diverse and international community of staff and students. The post holder will therefore have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an understanding of health & safety and a strong commitment to service delivery.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A passion for laboratory science.
Familiarity with working in a laboratory environment.
Interest in laboratory management.
Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good IT skills, in particular MS Excel.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Professional development and subject matter expertise
Leading-edge research
Excellent benefits and support
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time working patterns. The nature of the role is such that there is a requirement for the post-holder to work 100% on campus.
College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering
Full-time: 35 hours per week (100% on campus)
Fixed-term: for up to 4 months, commencing 4th May 2026
The Opportunity:
Where curiosity becomes impact
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.
We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students performance and wellbeing.
The School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a motivated individual with a passion for practical laboratory science to join its skilled Technical Services team of ca.35 technical staff supporting a diverse and expanding range of research activities. The appointee will be primarily responsible for assisting with the safe, sustainable and efficient running of the School’s wet research laboratories, with a particular focus on the School’s bioengineering labs. This will include assisting in the provision of technical and laboratory support to the Schools’ research laboratory activities by participating in the day-to-day running of the research labs, and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment whilst ensuring a safe work environment for staff and students. While the successful candidate will be particularly instrumental in supporting the School’s bioengineering labs, they will likely also participate in supporting some other research areas, including carbon capture, nanomaterials and environmental engineering.
This would be an excellent opportunity for a current undergraduate student studying biology, chemistry or related discipline, or alternatively a person seeking to expand their experience working in scientific research laboratories. The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 7 or equivalent (Scottish Advanced Higher, HNC or completed 1st Year of a University degree) in Biology, Chemistry or related discipline and will have familiarity with working in a laboratory environment. The role is customer-facing and the School is a diverse and international community of staff and students. The post holder will therefore have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an understanding of health & safety and a strong commitment to service delivery.
Your skills and attributes for success:
A passion for laboratory science.
Familiarity with working in a laboratory environment.
Interest in laboratory management.
Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Good IT skills, in particular MS Excel.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Professional development and subject matter expertise
Leading-edge research
Excellent benefits and support
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time working patterns. The nature of the role is such that there is a requirement for the post-holder to work 100% on campus.