Support Technician: Research; Cell & Developmental Biology

Support Technician:
Research (Cell & Developmental Biology)

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Job Title:

Support Technician:
Research (Cell & Developmental Biology) Posting

Start Date:

19/10/2026 Job  School/Department:
Biosciences Work Arrangement:
Part Time (On site) Contract Type:
Fixed-term Salary per annum (£): £25,754 - £27,241 per annum, pro rata Closing Date: 02/11/2026

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 looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to provide technical support for Drosophila culture, tissue culture, molecular biology and general lab maintenance in a research lab in the School of Biosciences. You will work to ensure researchers have the equipment/resources needed for their activities. You will maintain Drosophila stock lines, look after tissue culture facilities, make growth media, and prepare molecular biology and histology solutions.

You will carry out general lab duties, operate and maintain equipment and order reagents. You will be dedicated to providing high-quality research support contributing to the success of research within the laboratory and supporting the work carried out by academic colleagues.

Applicants must have Experience equivalent to minimum qualifying GCSE grade in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 qualification. Biology laboratory experience including the use of scientific equipment and IT skills are also essential requirements.

• Prepare growth media and solutions.
• Undertake routine Drosophila fly husbandry tasks.
• Maintain a shared tissue culture facility.
• Perform stock control and requisitioning, maintain simple stock databases.
• General laboratory maintenance, including cleaning laboratory equipment, controlled temperature rooms, water baths.
• Deliver external equipment and chemicals to the lab.
• Follow all the relevant Health and Safety procedures including standard operating procedures, CoSHH and risk assessments.
• Work effectively with others and assist students and staff in the work area.
• Provide technical expertise to undergraduate projects, postgraduate projects and to colleagues in the department as required.
• Attend all required safety and training courses, and always comply with required safety, licensing and ethical regulations.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development, keeping abreast of developments in techniques and technology.
• 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.

Experience equivalent to minimum qualifying GCSE grade in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 qualification

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