Research Technical Specialist

Job Title

Research Technical Specialist

Job Reference

3823

Application Closing Date

06/12/2026

Division, Department

CUAS Research Division (HCT), CUAS Research Centre for Healthcare and Community Transformation (HCT)

Salary

Competitive starting salary range from £33,403 up to £37,606 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Mode

Permanent, Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

As an ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are recruiting a Research Technical Specialist to join our Research Centre for Healthcare and Community Transformation and work with our healthcare technology & wearable sensors researchers. This is one of four research Themes within the Centre for Healthcare & Community Transformation.

In this role you will work alongside and support our growing post graduate researchers and research staff, taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation and technical support of the healthcare technology development laboratories, ensuring the safe and compliant environment of these laboratories. You will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering instructions, demonstrations and training to staff and students, covering complex techniques and specialist equipment ensuring health and safety risks are mitigated.

You will work collaboratively with other areas of the centre and group to ensure efficiency and elimination of duplicate efforts.

Qualifications Required

• QCF level 5 (HND or equivalent) in a relevant technical, scientific or engineering discipline, such as Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience or Nanomaterial, or considerable previous relevant work experience in a closely related subject.
• A NEBOSH / IOSH qualification would be advantageous.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have extensive experience in at least one of the following areas to support innovative healthcare technology development:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanomaterials
• Chemistry
• Biosciences
• Cleanroom management

You will have previous experience in providing technical support in a laboratory environment to assistant with lab bases teaching and research. Tasks will be including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.

You may also be required to learn and support new skills and knowledge for operational related devices and understanding any relevant legal and compliant regulations. This may include the operation of related devices include plasma system, inkjet printer, spin coater, 3D printer, and other related equipment to support healthcare technology development, along with carrying out fault finding and repairs where possible. You will also be required to document and manage records of faults with equipment ensuring there is a track record of repairs and resolutions.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be self-motivated, proactive, organised and confident in working independently and as part of a team.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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We look forward to hearing from you!