Research assistant Work, Jobs in Worksop (with Salaries)

Technician (Research)
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £27,319 - £33,951 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Assistant - Developmental Neurobiology
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £32,080 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Research Technician
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £27,319 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Microsoft Office
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Research Associate (CareQuAI)
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £47,389 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- No degree
- Travel
Research Associate (Networks Evidence and Evaluation Officer)
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Assistant in Motor-twin Development and Validation
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £32,080 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4h
Volunteer Fossil Lab Assistant
Natural Sciences Museum —Sheffield
- Up to £0.01 a year
- Cleaning
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
10d
Research Associate in Digital Twins for Healthcare
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- C++
- Machine learning
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Research Associate - Specialism in Wetlab with potential Bioinformatics experience
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Research Associate in Oxide Materials Synthesis
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Research Associate - Specialism in Bioinformatics with potential Wetlab experience
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £41,064 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Research Associate in Machine Learning for Next-Generation Hardware
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Research Associate in Perovskite Solar Cell Optimisation
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £46,735 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Research Associate in Swarm Robot Localisation, Mapping and Inspection
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £39,906 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- C++
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Health Care Assistant/Support Worker - England - Our Future Health Programme
Xyla Services —Sheffield
- £19 - £28 an hour
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- Travel
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Research Associate in Modelling of Protein-metal Oxide Interactions
University of Sheffield —Sheffield
- £38,784 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Post-doctoral Research Associate in 2D/3D Perception for Robotic Harvesting
University of Lincoln —Lincoln
- From £38,784 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- C++
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Technician (Research)

University of Sheffield -
Sheffield

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£27,319 - £33,951 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer service
GCSE
Maintenance

Full job description

Job Description

Job Title: Technician (Research)

Posting Start Date: 07/07/2026

Job Id: 2715

School/Department: Biosciences

Work Arrangement: Full Time (On site)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary per annum (£): £27,319 - £31,236

Closing Date: 04/08/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Technician: Research you will work within a team providing support to Facilities, and specific instrumentation that is a responsibility of the research team, ensuring researchers have the equipment/resources needed for their activities, providing training, specialist advice and solving complex problems.

Applicants must have minimum qualifying GCSE grade in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience along with current theoretical and practical knowledge of analytical chemistry for example chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry. Experience of sample preparation for mass spectrometry analysis and protein / metabolite biochemistry and associated methods are also essential.

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide technical support to facilities as appropriate and in liaison with the Senior Technician: Research ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.
Provide specialist instrumentation support, including training, operation, running samples, demonstrating, and troubleshooting.
Applied knowledge and understanding of at least one area of the instrumentation that the team are responsible for, in this case the role will be substantively supporting the Mass Spectrometry Facility and experience of this would be an advantage, particularly in relation to biological samples.
Record and analyse research data and present findings accurately.
Plan and organise routine work, and be responsive to non-routine work
Carry out training for staff and students to safely operate more complex and specialised equipment, for example handling cryogenic materials.
Participation in regular reviews of Research team activity within the Technical Operations team to analyse instrument use records, and propose improvements to services.
Knowledge of the local safety requirements including training records and maintaining competency.
Follow standard operating procedures, relating to induction and training for all users and instruments and ensure records of these are kept.
Contribute to the development of a quality system including service level agreement, standard operating procedures and training competency records in this area.
Understand, promote and apply relevant COSHH/risk assessments and departmental health and safety protocols ensuring procedures are followed at all times
Actively contribute to a culture in the School of Biosciences where all staff and students are treated fairly, feel welcome, and can flourish professionally or academically.
As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Minimum qualifying GCSE grade in English and Maths, or equivalent Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.

Essential

Interview / Application

Current theoretical and practical knowledge of analytical chemistry for example, chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry.

Essential

Interview / Application

Experience of sample preparation for mass spectrometry analysis.

Essential

Interview / Application

Knowledge of protein / metabolite biochemistry and associated methods.

Essential

Interview / Application

Experience in Bioscience instrumentation and Facilities, within the Higher Education sector.

Essential

Interview / Application

Instrumentation skills, including use, monitoring and maintenance of scientific equipment.

Essential

Interview / Application

Understanding and application of Health and Safety regulations, compliant with regulatory and statutory compliance

Essential

Interview / Application

Application of diagnostic methods for fault finding and follow suitable escalation routes

Essential

Interview / Application

Effective communication with colleagues, students and staff, to identify and understand their needs, understanding the importance of excellent customer service.

Essential

Interview / Application

Work with minimal supervision, efficiently and effectively while at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste.

Essential

Interview / Application

Technical Professional Registration or the willingness to work towards it.

Essential

Interview / Application

IOSH Managing Safely.

Desirable

Interview / Application

Further Information

Grade

Salary

£27,319 - £31,236 per annum with the potential to progress to £33,951 through sustained exceptional contribution

Work arrangement

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Duration

Permanent, available immediately (from 10 June or as soon as possible thereafter)

Line manager

Senior Technician

Direct reports

None

Our website

School of Biosciences

For informal enquiries about this job contact Matt Wyles, Technical Manager, at [email protected]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in the weeks following the closing date. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within two weeks of the advertised closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process please contact [email protected]

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().

What we offer

A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
Generous pension scheme.
A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Technical Career Route
A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- support for those going through the menopause
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Closing Date : 04/08/2026

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

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Technician (Research)

Research Assistant - Developmental Neurobiology

Research Technician

Research Associate (CareQuAI)

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