Job Description

Salary

25,620 - 29,254 per annum

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Region

Scotland - North

Package

Attractive benefits, please see below

Date posted

05/09/2025

Job reference

REQ0357

About the team:

RAVIC is home to SRUC's existing Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health (CEPH), providing world leading expertise in data science, epidemiology, animal health, infectious disease control and zoonotic disease. This team works closely with colleagues in teaching, SAC Consulting and SRUC Veterinary Services to capitalise on emerging applied funding opportunities, helping sustain rural communities and businesses by creating and retaining high value jobs.

RAVIC also forms a part of SRUC's new Veterinary School of Medicine enabling place-based learning opportunities for the next generation of veterinarians, addressing longstanding regional employment shortages in the sector.

About the opportunity:

The Technical Support Officer's purpose is to provide technical support for staff, postgraduate students, and other laboratory users within the SRUC laboratories on the Inverness campus. It contributes to the successful delivery of research and educational programmes through the application of technical skills and knowledge. The postholder will support the maintenance of operational activities within the microbiological laboratory facilities, by the provision of general housekeeping duties, including specimen curation and management.

They will operate a range of laboratory equipment to carry out specified tasks and support the training of laboratory users in the correct use of equipment. The role requires flexibility, with the post holder expected to adapt their routines in response to changing workloads, circumstances, or priorities. Routine record keeping and filing will form part of the daily responsibilities, alongside supporting the development and maintenance of health and safety procedures and documentation relevant to laboratory activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting the senior technician or lab manager with the effective running and day-to-day tasks associated with the CL laboratories, including housekeeping duties. Operating a range of laboratory equipment to undertake specified tasks and supporting staff training in the correct use of equipment. Amending routines to accommodate changing situations, workloads, and circumstances. Carrying out routine record keeping and filing. Supporting the development and maintenance of health and safety procedures and documentation related to laboratory activities. Providing technical support for collaborative projects within the CEPH research group, Veterinary Services, and commercial partners as required.

Minimum qualifications:

Applicants must hold qualifications equivalent to SCQF Level 6, which includes A-levels, Advanced Highers, or equivalent qualifications such as BTECs or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in science subjects. At least one of the subjects must be biology and/or chemistry. In addition, candidates must have achieved SCQF Level 5 qualifications, such as GCSEs or National 5s (or equivalent), in English, Mathematics, and Science (either combined or separate sciences) at grades A to C.

For the full person specification, please download and fully read the Job Particulars document before you apply for the role.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. Admin ref: ANF/AH/009/25

Why work for SRUC?

Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer) Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC Membership Generous family leave Hybrid working solutions (in some areas) Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

You must fully read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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