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UHI North, West and Hebrides

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UHI North, West and Hebrides

UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

Location

Thurso, Caithness

Hours

35

Type

Full Time

Duration

Permanent

Salary

£30,232 – £31,517

Laboratory Technician

Job Posted:

22nd October 2026

Applications Close:

5th November 2026

Position:

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician, to be based at our Thurso campus.

Responsibilities:

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality laboratory technical support for Research and Knowledge Exchange and its commercial, research and teaching activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

The suitable candidate requires qualifications equivalent to HNC level plus approximately 5 years relevant work experience or degree in a relevant subject plus experience in a relevant lab environment.

  • Salary: £30,232 – £31,517 per annum, pro rata
  • Location: Thurso
  • Working Hours: 35 hours, Permanent
  • Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 5th November 2026

Benefits of working for us:

  • 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
  • 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
  • Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
  • Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

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