Laboratory Technician

A unique opportunity for individual to join as a Laboratory Technician in the Medical School at the University of Surrey. This role provides technical support to the teaching and research areas in the Anatomy facilities within the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences.

The School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey offers a 4-year, graduate-entry bachelor’s degree medical programme. The first cohort of students started their studies in September 2024.

You’ll provide technical support to academic and research staff and undergraduate students during the teaching sessions & lab placements.

Role & Responsibilities

You’ll be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, responsible for the dissecting room, and the associated facilities, so you’ll need flexibility and adaptability to be able to keep up with an ever-changing environment.

You’ll also need to be physically fit and able to assist with the preparation, delivery and clear up of anatomy teaching classes. You’ll need to have experience in HTA compliance, protocols and procedures and have experience of being a person designate on a HTA Anatomy licence.

Other responsibilities include:

• Preparation for scheduled teaching sessions and external course providers using the facility, e.g. set up/clear down, laying out specimens (including cadavers, skeletons, bones, models, radiographs and other resources) and related administration.
• Assist in the day-to-day support of the laboratory inclusive of hygienic prep of specimens, ordering of consumables, cadaver preparation, laundry of PPE and waste disposal.
• Liaise with academic colleagues to ensure their teaching requirements are understood and documented ready for preparation of classes.
• Assist with the disposal of the remains of cadavers according to the requirements of the HT Act 2004.
• Monitor and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety procedures such as HTA, COSHH, electrical safety testing, and disposal of waste. Assume position as a fire warden and first aider.
• Participate in demonstrations/workshops for visitors as part of Open Days, Offer Holder Days, Widening Participation and other events.
• Undertake other technical duties as required including maintaining clean and hygienic conditions, conducting regular maintenance checks, reporting faults and arranging repairs, monitoring and organising resource requirements.
• As directed by line manager, work in other areas within the technical team as necessary to meet the business needs.

The role may require a significant amount of manual handling and an ability to adapt to changes in the workload at peak times. You must be able to work independently and have good time management skills.

A standard DBS check is required for this position.

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Katy Walker ***email_hidden*** . Please submit a CV and Covering Letter to support your application.

Interviews will be held 6th-8th July.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, we also offer:

• 12% employer Pension Contribution
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Student discount eligibility
• On site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates
• On-site parking, cafes and restaurants

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Job Details

Department

FHMS Faculty Admin

Location

Guildford

Salary

£28,031 to £31,236 per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 21 June 2026

Interview Date

See advert

Reference

023826