The School of Medicine is looking to recruit a practically-minded, enthusiastic person with an interest in science to join the school as a Teaching Technician. The role holder will assist the Senior Teaching Technician to prepare, set up and run science practical classes for undergraduate medical students.
In addition, there will be occasional tasks of assisting other practical teaching sessions and assessment activity in the School of Medicine to improve business resilience across the technician team. The role holder will also provide holiday cover for the Research Laboratory glasswasher.
The role will be based in the School of Medicine and is a hands-on, learn-as-you-go opportunity. Initially at Grade 2, there is the potential for advancement to Grade 3 upon successful completion of a structured training and development programme (after 12-18 months). It would suit someone curious about physiology, histology, pharmacology and microbiology. There is a significant physical component to the role and good manual dexterity, and good manual handling practices are required.
If you enjoy a varied working week and work well as part of a team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Enquiries are welcome, please direct these to Helen Clark, Operations and Facilities Manager, [email protected]
St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Teaching Technician role includes:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 Interview Date: w/c 28 September 2026
Please quote ref: TG1325LS
School of Medicine
Salary: £25,353 per annum
Start date: October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
