Job Vacancies
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.
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.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.