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Senior Laboratory Technician (Paleoceanography)

Heriot-Watt University • Hermiston, Currie

Salary

£31k – £37k

Posted

11 June 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Description Role: Senior Laboratory Technician (Paleoceanography) Grade and Salary: Grade 6: £31,236 - £36,636 per annum FTE and working pattern: The position is available for 5 months full time (1FTE) or 6 months at 0.8 FTE; flexible working is possible. Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings-closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of Role The role w

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Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.