Laboratory Technician
| Company: | HIJOBS |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,238 - £30,481 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Thurso, KW14 7AN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to be based at our Thurso campus.
A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotlands coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position: We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to be based at our Thurso campus.
Responsibilities: The post holder will provide high quality laboratory technical support for Research & Knowledge Exchange and its commercial, research and teaching activities. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and associated IT, preparation of sample materials, compounds and solutions, maintaining accurate records and undertake field work when required.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidate will hold a minimum qualification equivalent to HNC level plus approximately 5 years relevant work experience. You should have an understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures and working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures. It is essential you have good oral and written communication skills, ability to plan and organise workload/tasks and can work as part of a team.
Salary: 29,238 - 30,481 per annum
Location: Thurso
Working Hours: 35 hours, Permanent
Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 7th August 2026
Benefits of working for us:
45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
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