Job Purpose

To provide technical assistance, maintenance and laboratory support to academic and student service users. Work under guidance of a senior technical supervisor to support the smooth and effective running of our Physiology and Pharmacology teaching laboratories and related teaching activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support to academics and students across Physiology, Pharmacology and related disciplines. Contribute to the overall smooth and efficient running of the teaching labs to ensure an excellent experience for service users.

2. Carry out a range of technical support activities including the use of specialist equipment and software, systems, procedures, protocols, models and/or techniques. Contribute to the creation and development of new technical resources and/or ways of working as directed by relevant senior staff. Identify, propose and implement technical solutions to a range of practical problems.

3. Keep clear and accurate technical records and, where relevant, produce concise written summaries of results for senior staff. Analyse and interpret data using standard procedures and present findings accurately.

4. Contribute to the safe and well-organised functioning of the laboratory. Maintain laboratory areas appropriately and identify and rectify any technical faults/problems. Ensure that consumables and equipment are appropriately stocked and maintained, preparing teaching materials as required.

5. Provide guidance to service users in the best application and operation of technical resources.

6. Keep up to date with advances in Physiology, Pharmacology and related disciplines and seek to apply this knowledge to technical activities to further enhance the learning experience and/or contribute to the delivery of teaching.

7. Work flexibly as part of the Education Hub Technical Team to meet objectives as agreed with the Technician-in-Charge of the facility; work in other areas as required to support teaching, training and preparation.

8. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and contribute to wider College activities as required, including the Technician Commitment key themes, https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/technicians

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 [National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3] or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 HNC/HND in Applied Science (Biology) or equivalent.

Desirable

B1 Degree in Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline

Skills

Essential

C1 Detailed technical knowledge of Physiology, Pharmacology or related disciplines systems, equipment, protocols, processes and procedures.

C2 Demonstrable technical skills aligned to Physiology, Pharmacology or related disciplines.

C3 Up to date knowledge of relevant laboratory Health and Safety legislation/policies.

C4 Demonstrable ability in standard software e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom

C5 Strong foundational knowledge of computers and software with the ability to develop technical proficiency in use and troubleshooting laboratory specific software used in teaching.

C6 Good interpersonal and written communication skills

C7 Ability to work effectively with others, including own team and lab users to meet objectives.

C8 Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet competing demands.

C9  Ability to work independently, including the ability to use initiative and judgement to resolve problems.

C10 Accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience

Essential

E1 Demonstrable work experience in a similar technical role, with similar responsibilities.

E2 Experience of contributing to the creation or development of technical resources or ways of working.

E3 Experience of planning and organising own workload to meet the needs of service users

Desirable

F1 Experience and/or training in manual handling.

F2 Experience and/or training in First Aid.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 4, £25,804 - £27,319 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 9th March 2026