Higher Education Practical Laboratory Instructor

Salary

£25,125 - £26,381 per annum

Location

Scunthorpe, England; Doncaster, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about science and supporting student learning in a hands-on environment? DN Colleges Group is looking for a dedicated HE Practical Laboratory Technician to join our Higher Education team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across our university campuses, supporting practical sessions in Bioscience, Biochemistry, Food Science, Animal Welfare, and Science Education.

You'll play a key role in maintaining our laboratories, preparing materials, and delivering practical instruction to undergraduate students, helping to create a safe, engaging, and effective learning environment.

This role is cross sites (Doncaster and North Lindsey College)

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in a biology-related subject
• Experience working in a laboratory setting
• Understanding of teaching and supporting undergraduate students
• Ability to work safely and to tight deadlines
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical sessions
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety, and equipment storage
• Demonstrate techniques and support students during experiments
• Deliver practical teaching sessions and provide technical advice
• Maintain accurate records of student work and laboratory activities
• Support staff and students undertaking research
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Liaise with academic staff to plan and coordinate lab activities
• Participate in student engagement and induction activities

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 16th November

Interview date: 1st December

Join a forward-thinking institution where your contribution will directly impact the student experience and scientific learning. We offer generous holidays, excellent development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

For further information about the role, please contact:

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.