About this role
Part Time: 28 Hours per week
Fixed term: 31st July 2027
The Opportunity:
Inspire the future. Unlocking Edinburgh.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Biology and Biochemistry Teaching Technician to join our Technical Services team. You will play a vital role in supporting high-quality practical teaching across foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to subjects such as molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, environmental science along with primary education science.
Working across Moray House School of Education and Sport and the Centre for Open Learning, you will help deliver practical classes, prepare and maintain laboratory materials, equipment and spaces, and provide hands-on support to staff and students. This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand our STEM provision here on the Holyrood campus, including the development of our Biological, Chemical, Biomedical and Environmental Sciences Foundation Programme.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success:
A qualification in biological sciences or a related discipline, or relevant laboratory experience. Practical experience working in a laboratory environment and confidence supporting biological and biochemical techniques.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are 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:
Professional Development and subject matter expertise Interesting work Variety every day Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
This post is part time (28 hours per week); we are open to considering flexible working patterns.