Senior Research Technician - ARIA

Job Title:

Senior Research Technician - ARIA

Posting

Start Date:

02/09/2026

Job

School/Department:
Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering

Work Arrangement:
Full Time (On site)

Contract Type:
Fixed-term

Closing Date: 20/09/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

We are seeking a skilled and independent technician to support research on an exciting new project, part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project, subject to contract negotiations. Based in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, you will contribute to the success of the research across multiple labs, joining a vibrant and established technical team within the School.

The laboratories cover a wide range of processes, techniques and instrumentation, including protein processing and characterisation, inorganic materials synthesis and sintering, and sample preparation.

You will work with staff and students at all levels, preparing and implementing health and safety documentation and processes, provide training in the labs, and assist with sample preparation. You will also have responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the labs, and contribute to the wider culture of safe and ethical working practices within the School.

Provide technical support to facilities as appropriate and in liaison with the Project Lead, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.

Provide specialist instrumentation support, including training, operation, running samples, demonstrating, and troubleshooting.

Applied knowledge and understanding of at least one area of the research project: protein handling, ceramic synthesis, or similar.

Record and analyse research data and present findings accurately.

Plan and organise routine work, and be responsive to non-routine work

Carry out training for staff and students to safely operate more complex and specialised equipment, for example handling cryogenic materials.

Participation in regular reviews of Research team activity within the Technical Operations team to analyse instrument use records, and propose improvements to services.

Knowledge of the local safety requirements including training records and maintaining competency.

Follow standard operating procedures, relating to induction and training for all users and instruments and ensure records of these are kept.

Understand, promote and apply relevant COSHH/risk assessments and departmental health and safety protocols ensuring procedures are followed at all times

Actively contribute to a culture in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, where all staff and students are treated fairly, feel welcome, and can flourish professionally or academically.

As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

A good honours degree or Higher National Diploma (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific field.

Experience working within chemical laboratories

Experience…