University of Cambridge
Teaching Support Technician
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Teaching Support Technician
A Teaching Support Technician is required to join a small team to provide laboratory support for undergraduate practical classes and occasional general technical support for the wider Department.
Role Overview
During University term-time, the primary purpose of the role will be to assist in the preparation of reagents and equipment allocation for classes, setting out and clearing away of teaching materials and ensuring equipment is in good working order. Outside of term, it is anticipated that the role-holder will provide either general technical support for the benefit of all researchers within the Department, or be assigned to support nominated research groups, or a combination of both, as required.
The teaching labs occasionally host external events and outreach activities which this position will help to support. The role-holder will be required to work reasonable overtime, including the occasional weekend and bank holiday, for which they will be compensated.
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Responsibilities
- Term Time: Preparation for laboratory practical classes (80-90% of time)
- Outside Term: Departmental technical support (opposite ratio)
Skills and Qualifications
- Reports to: Chief Teaching Support Technician
- Key Traits: Conscientious, accurate, methodical, ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, manual dexterity, excellent communication skills
- Teamwork: Efficiently function in a small team and multi-national groups
- Educational Background: A-Level or equivalent in Chemistry and/or Biology
- Experience: Previous experience in a laboratory environment is not essential but advantageous; previous experience in service provision would be beneficial
Application Details
- Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 (subject to earlier closure if a suitable candidate is found)
- Early Applications: Advised
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (initially for 2 years)
- Internal Applications: Welcome (secondment basis)
- Application Process: Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if not already done) and apply online.
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Interview Schedule
- Interviews: Scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th October 2026
Contact Information
- Informal Discussions: Dr Katy Pitts, kep56@cam.ac.uk
- Application Assistance: Biochemistry HR team, personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk
- Reference: Quote reference PH51094 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Additional Information
- The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
- The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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