Laboratory Technician; UHI North, West and Hebrides

UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

Reference no. NWH LAB 01

Salary range

Duration Permanent

Working hours 35 hours per week

Location Thurso

Closing Date 12pm, Friday 7th August 2026

Position: We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to be based at our Thurso campus.

Responsibilities: The post holders will provide high‑quality laboratory technical support for Research & Knowledge Exchange and its commercial, research and teaching activities. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and associated IT, preparation of sample materials, compounds and solutions, maintaining accurate records and undertaking field work when required.

Qualifications,

Experience and Skills:

The suitable candidates will hold a minimum qualification equivalent to HNC level plus approximately 5 years’ relevant work experience. You should have an understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures and working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures. It is essential you have good oral and written communication skills, ability to plan and organise workload/tasks and can work as part of a team.

Benefits of working for us:

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme