Research Technical Specialist

Overview

Coventry University Group is hiring a permanent, full-time Research Technical Specialist for the Research Centre for Healthcare and Community Transformation, specifically to work with researchers focusing on healthcare technology and wearable sensors. The position is based on site and involves managing and supporting specialist research laboratories, ensuring efficient operations, and helping researchers work effectively.

What you get

The position includes an annual salary of 33,403 to 37,606 British Pounds. Staff members receive access to a range of rewards and benefits, which include an employer pension contribution, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a holiday purchase scheme, life assurance at four times the salary, and a BUPA cash plan. Additional benefits consist of a 50 percent reduction on tuition fees for staff dependents, a reward scheme, and a cycle to work scheme.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a QCF level 5 qualification, such as an HND or equivalent, in a relevant technical, scientific, or engineering discipline like Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or Nanomaterial, or have considerable previous relevant work experience in a closely related subject. Candidates must have extensive experience in at least one area supporting healthcare technology development, which includes Biomedical Engineering, Nanomaterials, Chemistry, Biosciences, or Cleanroom management. Previous laboratory technical support experience involving equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs is required. Candidates must be willing to learn and operate specialist equipment such as plasma systems, inkjet printers, spin coaters, and 3D printers, maintain accurate records, and possess strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-06.