Instrumentation Support Technician

UE07: £41,064.00 - £48,822.00 Per Annum.

CSE / School of Chemistry  

Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.

Fixed Term Contract until 18/6/2027 (Maternity Cover).

 

The School of Chemistry is looking for a Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation Support Technician.

 

The Opportunity: 

As an Instrumentation Support Technician, you will work closely with other member of the Mass Spectrometry Facility to provide expert technical support to the research activities of the School of Chemistry and to external collaborators. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility’s mass spectrometers and HPLCs.  The role will include analysing samples, training and assisting facility users, and developing new methods. You will have direct contact with users of the facility to scope out the requirements, determine timeframes, generate data, interpret the data to provide insights, and generate reports.  Where necessary, you will also assist in maintaining the magnets, routine maintenance and instrument cleaning. 

Candidates should include a current CV and a cover letter outlining their motivation for applying for the position. Informal enquiries concerning the post can be made to the Mass Spectrometry Facility Manager, Dr Van Kelly (email: van.kelly@ed.ac.uk).  

This potion is a fixed-term post to cover maternity-leave.  

 

Your skills and attributes for success:  

• Ph.D. (or equivalent level of experience) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related subject with background in mass spectrometry and chromatography. 
• Hands-on experience in the application of mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques.  
• Experience working in a facility environment. 
• Excellent communication, teamworking and organisation skills.  
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively 

 

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026.

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