Assistant Teaching Technician x2

Assistant Teaching Technician x2

Lancaster Environment Centre

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Term Time only/Indefinite)

Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026

Reference: 0459-26

The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is seeking to appoint a proactive, friendly Technician to support practical teaching. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our teaching laboratories. The role is based in the teaching laboratories in LEC but may involve some fieldwork support. There are two equivalent roles advertised.

• Check and prepare equipment, labware and chemical solutions required in practical sessions.
• Lead by example through consistently adhering to excellent laboratory practices.
• Work collegiately and proactively under instruction to facilitate the smooth running of the laboratories.
• Assist with the preparation of field equipment and sample collection.
• Contribute to other teaching, outreach and student recruitment activities.

• Qualifications or experience equivalent to level 3 in a scientific discipline or practical experience in a science laboratory.
• Experience of working successfully in a team to support others, coordinate effort and complete tasks effectively.
• The ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to prioritise and organise your work and resources to planned timescales.
• A desire to work in an inclusive and diverse environment.

• Generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days (pro rata) off a year including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays
• Free bus pass
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests.

This post is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) in term-time only (3 × 10 weeks) plus four weeks scheduled around the term dates, on an indefinite basis. Salary is calculated for the full year.

Please contact Geoff Holroyd, Senior LEC Facilities Manager, at  for more information.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.