Laboratory Teaching Technician Supervisor

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

The Opportunity:

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has an opening for the Laboratory Teaching Technician Supervisor position. The role holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the teaching technician team ensuring the provision of detailed, specialist instruction to support student learning using a range of laboratory apparatus and other specialist equipment, in the laboratory, during laboratory based practical classes and examinations, and other teaching activities. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and the role holder will be based on the Easter Bush Campus. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) relevant to the School’s scientific activities and experience in relevant technical and scientific work, or equivalent.
• Management and/or supervisory experience within a scientific higher education setting.
• Specialist knowledge in microbiology and wide-ranging knowledge of biology that is constantly being updated. 
• Proficient in laboratory skills such as aseptic technique, making solutions/reagents/ chemicals. 
• Experience demonstrating scientific methods and techniques in a higher education setting. 
• Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures in a laboratory environment. 

Closing date: 20 June 2025, 11:59PM

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