Teaching and Research Technician

We in Technical Services are committed to the development of our staff and we actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity.

Technical Services at the University of Reading is growing its support to the Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Programme. We are seeking an individual that would identify as being a proactive problem solver. You will need to have an interest in learning new skills and techniques as well as demonstrating these to other colleagues and students.

The post will be within one of the Life Science technical teams, supporting the Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Programme including project students. The team operates across multiple buildings on campus and frequently support other teams. We expect all technical staff, where appropriate, to support other teams and colleagues.

You will have:

• Achievement of HNC, AS / A-level, NVQ3 or equivalent in a Science or Engineering related subject.
• A significant knowledge of techniques used in Biomedical Engineering e.g. CAD, electronics design and programming.
• Significant experience in operating equipment used in Biomedical Engineering e.g. 3D printers, computer-controlled motion, visual or temperature monitoring devices.
• Proficiency in the design and testing of electronic circuits, including sensors, small robots, and PC interfaces that send or receive data.

Interviews will be held: 7th August 2024

Informal Contact Details

Contact: Paul Baker
Contact: Technical Manager
Contact Email address: p.f.baker@reading.ac.uk

Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.  

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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