Technician

Full Time / Fixed Term Maternity Cover Until 24/12/26

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University's Faculty of Natural Sciences in the School of Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will work in the School of Life Sciences as part of the Biosciences Technical Team, supporting teaching laboratory activities within the building and associated buildings.

They will workindependently andas part of the technical teamprovidinga range of technical servicesin accordance withestablished procedures and with limited supervision.

Activities include: preparation and set up of laboratory practicals, assisting with the demonstration of practical skills in a teaching/laboratory environment, upkeep and maintenance of scientific equipment, and general laboratory upkeep.

Therole will support research activity includingservice of research laboratories, general equipment support, and whereappropriatespecificresearch support. You will have a minimum of A levelqualifications, including a biological or chemical science based subject or equivalent and relevant experience of working in a laboratory setting.

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 15,000 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 athttps://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. TheTechnician Commitmentis 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.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Christian Niles (Technical Manager) [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 1st April 2026