Forensic Science and Instrumentation Technician

About us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. Our new strategy, Connecting, is shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.

Since 1892, professional and technical education has been central to our mission. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we lead learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising of LSBU, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, we help learners achieve their potential and our mission is to challenge social and economic inequalities. Our bold vision supports talent and careers, driving impact for London and beyond.

Working for us - Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.

To achieve this, we need people with courage and imagination, those who share our vision and values; who bring ideas that enrich learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and want to make a positive difference.

At LSBU Group, you’ll join a vibrant, purpose-led, people-centred and genuinely diverse culture. You’ll be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution as part of a great team, turning passion into purpose.

The role

This position offers the successful candidate with the opportunity to provide specialist technical support to staff and students undertaking a diverse programme of scientific investigations. The post holder will be providing expert advice in relation to instrument choice and methodology for samples in Forensic science, pharmaceutical science and other disciplines

You will work closely with colleagues to maintain and develop the currency of the laboratories introducing industry type processes where relevant.

What you will bring

• Have a Batchelor’s degree or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant Psychology based discipline.
• Experience in providing technical support in a HE or relevant professional environment.
• Practical working knowledge of analytical methods including GC mass spectroscopy, HPLC, microscopy as well as the ability to trouble shoot associated equipment.
• Relevant health and safety knowledge and communication skills.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack; click “apply”.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Geraldine Senior at seniorgr@lsbu.ac.uk 

The closing date for applications is 5^th April 2026 at 23.59pm

Interview/assessment - week commencing 20^th April,2026

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details can be found within the candidate pack.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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