Technical Supervisor( UK visa sponsorship available)

Uk
September 11, 2025

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Supervisor to support research activities within our expanding facilities at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). You will take primary responsibility for:

Managing and maintaining tissue culture suites and microbiology laboratories

Overseeing a rapidly expanding Tissue Bank and its associated sample database

Supporting the Technical Services Manager with health & safety and regulatory compliance

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse research portfolio and to play a key part in the delivery of high-quality technical support in a medical research environment.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, motivated, and well-organized individual with excellent communication and teamwork skills. You should be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond flexibly to a variety of requests.

Essential skills and experience include:

Educated to Master’s level (or equivalent)

Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture techniques

Strong background in molecular biology

Experience processing and analyzing human tissue samples

Sound knowledge of laboratory health & safety (biological and chemical hazards)

Experience in maintaining and setting up databases (preferably using specialist software)

Understanding of the Human Tissue Act relating to acquisition and storage of samples

Desirable:

Experience in laboratory management or supervision

This role is well suited to an experienced scientist seeking to develop a technical career in research management.

About BSMS

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex. We are proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

Further information about the School can be found on the BSMS website.

Why Work with Us

Access to a comprehensive reward and benefits package

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Supportive working environment where contributions are valued

We particularly encourage applications from women and candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented in STEMM roles at Sussex.

For full details and to apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

Please note:

This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship (including ATAS clearance where required).

The University requires that all work is undertaken in the UK.