We are looking for a professional and proactive Senior Teaching Technician to support our teaching laboratories in the Faculty of Biological Sciences. You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, organisation and operation of laboratories, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the student experience through giving demonstrations, providing specialist support and advice. The Faculty has a suite of nine teaching laboratories covering Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biomedical and Sports Sciences. 

You will have a degree/HNC or equivalent in Biology or a closely related subject, with the ability to demonstrate and teach laboratory techniques to students. You will also have an in depth understanding of biological and chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal of scientific materials, with the ability to work safely and maintain a high standard of hygiene. You may also have experience of Biology field trips. In addition, you will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. 

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Chris Jones, Teaching Laboratories Manager

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5631

Email: C.E.Jones@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available via the Government’s Work in the UK page.

Closing Date: 25 Aug 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

We are looking for a professional and proactive Senior Teaching Technician to support our teaching laboratories in the Faculty of Biological Sciences. You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, organisation and operation of laboratories, including preparing materials, maintaining equipment and enhancing the student experience through giving demonstrations, providing specialist support and advice. The Faculty has a suite of nine teaching laboratories covering Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biology, Biomedical and Sports Sciences. 

You will have a degree/HNC or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology or a closely related subject, with the ability to demonstrate and teach laboratory techniques to students. You will also have an in depth understanding of biological and chemical hazards, safe handling and disposal of scientific materials, with the ability to work safely and maintain a high standard of hygiene. In addition, you will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. 

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Chris Jones, Teaching Laboratories Manager

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5631

Email: c.e.jones@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Aug 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

Are you passionate about science and making a different to medicine and health? Could you provide a professional, laboratory support service to staff working in ground-breaking research and teaching with a friendly and helpful attitude?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

The Scientific Operations Team are committed to providing responsible and flexible teams to support academic priorities throughout LICAMM. We do this through our dedicated team of technical staff who engage in varied activities to support research and teaching. You will join a team of highly skilled, professionals, working closely under an experiences supervisor/manager, to provide basic laboratory support.

Reporting to the Scientific Operations Manager, you will carry out the regular collection and safe disposal of laboratory waste, washing up of glass and plasticware using machines or by hand as appropriate. The preparation and sterilisation of solutions and the use of autoclaves, setting out and clearing equipment, washing benches and keeping the laboratories tidy will also be a priority, as well as preparation of media as required. Other duties will include servicing communal rooms, assisting senior staff with room/laboratory relocations, packing of dirty lab coats for laundry collection, and checking and sorting clean laundry.

You will carry out general laboratory administrative tasks, such as record keeping and data input. You will also work flexibly and move to various area to cover for absent colleagues and support multiple laboratory areas.

You will need to be enthusiastic about the role and have a can-do attitude. As you will have daily contact with academic staff, support staff, researchers and students, you should have an approachable and professional manner, along with good communication skills and team working skills. You will also need basic computer literacy and knowledge of safe manual handling techniques. It would be advantageous to have some experiences in a laboratory environment, though this is not essential as training will be given. The role will involve some moderately heavy work.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas?

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Liam Thompson, Head of Scientific Operations

Email: L.Thompson1@leeds.ac.uk  

Jason Scragg, Scientific Operations Manager

Email: J.Scragg@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum

The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a vibrant research culture and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

The School seeks to appoint a motivated and proactive Media Practice Technician to join us from October 2026. With hands-on experience of media production, you will work collaboratively with staff, team members and students to support the smooth delivery of all our media practice-based programmes, including film, photography and media, digital media and journalism. 

As a Technician within the Technical Service, you will support students, staff and researchers in the use of specialist skills relevant to media production, with an emphasis on delivery of software skills including Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite and Audacity. You will be familiar with contemporary working practices used in industry and will have a proven track record of technical support in a production environment.

You will also be familiar with Blackmagic and Sony cinema cameras, with a working knowledge of their operation, maintenance and upkeep. With a commitment to seek development and learning opportunities, you will share good practice, and encourage knowledge exchange between colleagues, to facilitate continuous improvement.

You will have excellent communication skills and the enthusiasm to deliver an exceptional student and staff experience. You will be well organised, with excellent attention to detail and a flexible approach to work. You will be able to multi-task and effectively prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Alex Vann – Faculty Technical Services Manager

Email a.r.vann@leeds.ac.uk

Samson Borthwick – Senior Technician
 Email S.J.Borthwick@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 p.a.

Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine  

Reports to: Jason Scragg, Scientific Operations Manager

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you want to make a difference and provide a professional laboratory support service to staff working in ground breaking research and teaching? Do you have a friendly and helpful attitude? 

The Scientific Operations Team are committed to providing responsible and flexible teams to support academic priorities throughout LICAMM. We do this through our dedicated team of technical staff who engage in varied activities to support research and teaching. You will join a team of highly skilled, professionals, working autonomously but also as part of a team to provide laboratory support  and/or specialist technical services.

Reporting to the Scientific Operations Manager, you will support the facilitating of the day-to-day provision of a comprehensive and efficient technical laboratory service for students and staff across the Institute. You will promote good practice within the laboratory and be an initial point of contact for researchers reporting problems and signposting to advice and information regarding health, safety and wellbeing within the Institute.

Providing good customer service within a laboratory environment and a proactive and logical approach to problem solving will be an essential part of your role to provide efficient and effective support. You will have an interest in working in a biological or medical sciences-based laboratory or building support environment. You may also have skills to support practical laboratory and research techniques, including basic tissue culture and/or molecular and biochemical analyses.

Interviews are expected take place in w/c 20 July 2026.

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Liam Thompson, Head of Scientific Operations

Email: L.Thompson1@leeds.ac.uk  

Jason Scragg, Scientific Operations Manager

Email: J.Scragg@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum

Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease and brain tumours remain very difficult to detect early. Symptoms can often overlap with more commonly occurring conditions such as migraine, depression stress or fatigue. Earlier detection might improve outcome for these diseases. 

BrAInDetect has been developed by researchers at the University of Leeds. It is a speech-based AI tool that analyses multiple features of raw audio, generated by patients answering a carefully curated set of questions, to detect whether the respondent might have a brain tumour. We would like to expand the brain tumour and healthy volunteer datasets, alongside collecting data for symptomatic patients without proven neurological disease and patients with neurodegenerative diseases. 

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.  All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:  

Name: Ryan Mathew, Title: Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon. 

Email: R.K.Mathew@leeds.ac.u

Closing Date: 19 Aug 2026

Section: Technical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum