Research Technical SpecialistUniversity

Competitive starting salary range from £33,403 up to £37,606 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success, and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

As an ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are recruiting a Research Technical Specialist to join our Research Centre for Healthcare and Community Transformation and work with our healthcare technology & wearable sensors researchers.  This is one of four research Themes within the Centre for Healthcare & Community Transformation.

The role focuses on managing and supporting healthcare technology laboratories, providing technical assistance and training to researchers and students, maintaining health and safety compliance, and collaborating with other teams to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

The role will manage and support specialist research laboratories, providing technical expertise and training, maintaining health and safety standards, and helping researchers work effectively.

Qualifications Required

QCF level 5 (HND or equivalent) in a relevant technical, scientific or engineering discipline, such as Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience or Nanomaterial, or considerable previous relevant work experience in a closely related subject.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have extensive experience in at least one of the following areas to support innovative healthcare technology development:

Biomedical Engineering

Nanomaterials

Chemistry

Biosciences

Cleanroom management

You will have previous laboratory technical support experience, including equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.

You must be willing to learn and operate specialist equipment, such as plasma systems, inkjet printers, spin coaters and 3D printers, while ensuring legal and safety compliance. Accurate maintenance and fault records are essential.

You should also have strong communication skills and be proactive, organised and capable of working independently and within a team.

The Benefits

As a staff member of CUAS, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme

Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: Sunday 6th December

£33,403 to £37,606 per annum (dependent upon experience)