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  • Montreal, QC, Canada
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Job type
Internship
Closing date
Experience
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a minimum qualification equivalent to HNC level plus approximately 5 year’s relevant work experience.
Working hours
35 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

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Laboratory Technician

Reference no.: NWH LAB 01

Salary range: £29,238 - £30,481 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Thurso

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 7th August 2026

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

Responsibilities: The post holders will provide high quality laboratory technical support for Research & Knowledge Exchange and its commercial, research and teaching activities. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and associated IT, preparation of sample materials, compounds and solutions, maintaining accurate records and undertake field work when required.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a minimum qualification equivalent to HNC level plus approximately 5 year’s relevant work experience. You should have an understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures and working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures. It is essential you have good oral and written communication skills, ability to plan and organise workload/tasks and can work as part of a team.

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

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk:

Interviews will be held From 10th August 2026 onwards.

  • Job description
  • Guidance Notes for Candidates
  • Personal Details Form
  • Application form

If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Provide laboratory technical support for research, knowledge exchange, commercial, and teaching activities. Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and associated IT, prepare samples and solutions, maintain accurate records, and undertake fieldwork when required.

Requirements

Candidates must have a qualification equivalent to at least HNC level and approximately five years of relevant work experience. They should understand health and safety procedures, have working knowledge of relevant systems and equipment, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, planning, and teamwork skills.

Skills

  • Laboratory Technical Support
  • Laboratory Instrument Operation
  • Instrument Maintenance
  • Laboratory IT
  • Sample Preparation
  • Compound Preparation
  • Solution Preparation
  • Record Keeping
  • Fieldwork
  • Health and Safety
  • Workload Planning
  • Task Organization
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • 45 Days Annual Leave
  • 10% Highlife Highland Membership Discount
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Family-Friendly Leave
  • Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Lifestyle Savings Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

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Categories

  • Science & Research
  • Education
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Technical Support
  • Research
  • Knowledge Exchange
  • Commercial Activities
  • Teaching
  • Laboratory Instruments
  • Instrument Operation
  • Instrument Maintenance
  • Laboratory IT
  • Sample Materials
  • Compounds
  • Solutions
  • Record Keeping
  • Fieldwork
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Laboratory Systems
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Laboratory Processes
  • Workload Planning
  • Task Organization
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Teamwork

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