Research Technician

Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum, pro rata

CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research

Part Time: 17.5 hours per week

Fixed term: for 12 months

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

We are seeking a part-time Grade 5 Research Technician to support the day-to-day running of a busy academic research laboratory. The post holder will primarily be responsible for cell culture work
, alongside contributing to general laboratory support activities such as preparation of reagents and buffers, autoclaving, stock management, and maintaining a safe and well‑organised laboratory environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a research-active academic setting and to work closely with researchers and students as part of a collaborative team.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a 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.

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Excellent benefits and support

Part-time (17.5 hours per week), we are open to considering flexible working patterns.

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Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from individuals from under‑represented groups
, in line with the University of Edinburgh’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages
.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 23 March 2026.

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Interviews dates to be confirmed.