Technical Specialist

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Salary- £33,739 - £38,825 per annum

Full Time/ Fixed Term contract ( 9 Months )

One exciting vacancy has arisen for a Technical Specialist in Chemistry to manage a suite of research labs.. The role involves working with the chemistry academic team to support undergraduate and masters level teaching and research projects, in the areas of Chemistry and physical science

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the research labs are kept to the highest standards of Health and Safety, cleanliness, and organisation. Equipment within these spaces will be maintained and demonstrated to students during practical sessions. Training on equipment for research students and junior staff members will also be undertaken. Excellent communication skills are essential to liaise with the academic team to determine technical requirements, manage the workload of the technical team, and to assist students in the labs where required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with relevant experience, either within a higher education/training environment, or industry. Ideally the post holder will have previous managerial experience.

You will also be expected to be flexible and support colleagues and students in other areas of the School of Science and Technology, as part of a School-wide technical team.

Other essential competencies for the job are organisation, leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to a high-quality customer experience.

We are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and world-leading research, that changes lives and society. If you are ambitious to shape the future, and contribute to our mission, come and join our exciting team of enthusiastic staff and students.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 26th October 2026

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

In the Department of Chemistry, courses are taught in modern, innovative spaces, offering excellent career prospects and accreditation by The Royal Society of Chemistry. The Department has an active research community with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Diego Lo Destro (Technical Team Leader) at

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 28 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to…