Job Description

This role is open to internal candidates employed in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds only
Are you an experienced technical professional with a background in medical or biological engineering? Would you like to support world-class research in biomaterials, biomechanics, and tissue engineering? Are you eager to develop your skills in a collaborative, research-intensive environment?
We are seeking a Technical Specialist to join the team at the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (iMBE), supporting experimental systems, maintaining specialist equipment, and providing technical guidance to researchers and students. You will play a vital hands-on role in delivering high-quality technical services to support research and teaching across healthcare technologies, regenerative medicine, and implantable devices.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in line with ISO 9001 quality principles as the Institute enhances its systems and documentation practices.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Sarah Myers, Technical Services Manager
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8191
Email:
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit
What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

Skills Required