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The role
We are excited to recruit a skilled senior technician to support our dedicated 200-student capacity teaching laboratory in the school of Biosciences. As the senior technician in charge of planning, organising, and delivering our many microbiology practical classes, you will be vital to ensuring our students receive the best possible experience during their time in our teaching laboratory. Due to the wide variety of modules the students are offered throughout their three-to-four-year courses, you will gain many new and interesting skills, not just within microbiology, but biochemistry, food science, molecular biology, physiology and more!
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a solid background in microbiology and a broad range of technical skills and experience supervising and working as part of a large team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within a biosciences laboratory, have good communication skills, a strong understanding of laboratory Health and Safety and a willingness to learn and develop themselves, as well as teach others.
You will be overseeing a small team of technicians and will be interacting with students, academic staff and other members of the technical team on a daily basis. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on customer service, ensuring everything is provided to the highest possible standard.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV & cover letter via the University website.
For informal queries about the role, please contact Eddie McCarthy, Research & Teaching Laboratories Manager, via email at e.mccarthy@surrey.ac.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 7th December.
For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Job details
- Department: FHMS Faculty Admin
- Location: Guildford
- Salary: £32,722 to £37,369 per annum
- Post Type: Full Time
- Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Interview Date: Monday 07 December 2026
- Reference: 055226
