Specialist Technician (Imaging)

Are you looking for a role where your skills make a real difference to world-leading research and teaching? The Faculty of Science and Engineering Technical Services team i s seeking a proactive individual who enjoys working in a practical, customer-focused environment. This is a varied role where no two days are the same - you'll be supporting students, academics, and researchers, helping them achieve their goals while ensuring the laboratory runs safely and efficiently.

Based in the material manufacture, analysis and test team, you will be the lead for various imaging capabilities, including X-ray CT, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. You will also be r esponsible for training lab users, undertaking day-to-day labo ratory activities, and coordinating support for research projects .

Experience of carrying out sample imaging, conducting material analysis, or working in a laboratory environment would be advantageous, but full training will be given. It is most important to have a genuine interest in the subject and a willingness to learn on the job.

What will you be doing?

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Working both independently, and in collaboration with other team members, to provide specialist support to students and researchers.
• Operating, servicing, maintaining, and calibrating specialist equipment.
• Diagnosing and solving complex problems to find suitable solutions.
• Sourcing and maintaining laboratory consumables, as well as having input into more specialist purchases. Liaising with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and service continuity.
• Writing risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
• Training others in specialist techniques, processes, and procedures.

You should apply if

• You enjoy working in a team of motivated individuals and interacting with range of customers including students, researchers, academics and staff, to provide excellent service.
• You thrive in a role that is practical and varied.
• You enjoy helping people to solve bespoke research challenges, and take pride in providing high quality work.
• You are comfortable responding to queries independently, using initiative and judgement to find solutions.
• You can plan, manage and prioritise your own workload, responding to the changing priorities and needs of a busy, dynamic environment.
• You can be flexible and responsive based on service need.
• You understand the importance of safety in a laboratory environment and have a proactive approach to addressing any issues and areas of improvement.
• You are eager to learn, keeping up to date with new techniques, equipment, and best practices in the material imaging field.
• You enjoy working with specialist laboratory equipment and take satisfaction in ensuring it is well-maintained and performing at its best.
• You are motivated by contributing to research that makes a difference and enjoy playing a vital role behind the scenes.

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

School/Unit: Science and Engineering Faculty Office

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 4th January 2026.

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