Senior Technician in Chemistry, Pharmacy & Simulation

The Role

This position provides practical and operational technical support to the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education (HSSCE) at Kingston University, specifically supporting the Departments of Chemistry and Pharmacy and the School of Nursing across two local campus sites. The role directly contributes to the effective delivery of teaching, student projects, and research activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) with day-to-day department operations and helping supervise junior technical staff.
• Providing technical support and laboratory cover within Chemistry, alongside preparing, setting up, and dismantling practical classes in Pharmaceutics laboratories.
• Delivering a range of practical sessions to students studying Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy.
• Providing technical support for simulation-based learning within the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy, including equipment setup and breakdown, troubleshooting, and supporting the introduction of new simulation technologies.
• Collaborating with academic and technical colleagues to ensure the safe, smooth, and effective delivery of teaching and assessments.

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally possess a Degree in Chemistry alongside relevant laboratory experience. Essential attributes and requirements include:

• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence working with emerging simulation-based learning technologies.
• Essential foundational knowledge of Health and Safety, with ongoing training provided upon appointment.
• A flexible approach to working across two local university campuses (supported by an inter-campus bus service).
• Day-to-day reporting to the Assistant Technical Officer, and working under the direction of the Simulation Manager while supporting the Nursing Department.

Further Information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £39,407 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Daren Chapman, Technical Officer.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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