Description

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum

School of Chemistry / CSE / University of Edinburgh

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: for 12 months (Post available from 1st April 2026)




The Opportunity:

Turn fermentation know‑how into real‑world impact. We’re seeking a technician to keep our Fermentation Facility running at peak performance and help deliver breakthrough research in the fermentation of exo‑polysaccharides.

Why join us

Play a key technical role in a vibrant, research‑active facility.
Work directly with bench‑scale bioreactors, sensors and associated analytics.
Collaborate with academic teams and industrial partners on milestone‑driven projects.
Shape robust methods and standards that enable reliable, reproducible science.
The role

You will:

Operate and maintain the Fermentation Facility to defined technical and safety standards (calibration, preventative maintenance, housekeeping, stock control, documentation).
Develop, optimise and document reproducible technical methods and analytical workflows for exo‑polysaccharide bioproduction and characterisation; analyse data and prepare concise technical summaries.
Install, commission and verify new/updated instrumentation (bioreactors, sensors, peripherals); coordinate with suppliers, Estates and IT; draft SOPs and verification checks.
Train, guide and provide day‑to‑day technical supervision to users; set and monitor technical standards and good record‑keeping.
Liaise with the PI, sponsor and industrial partners; contribute technical input on feasibility, scheduling and risk; support technology transfer.
Maintain accurate, auditable records (ELN/LIMS as applicable); contribute to continuous improvement of facility processes.