Scientific & QA Jobs
Heavy Mineral Technician
Heriot-Watt University • Hermiston, Currie
Salary
£48k – £48k
Posted
16 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Heriot-Watt University is hiring a Heavy Mineral Technician in Hermiston, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £48k – £48k. Heriot-Watt University holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Description Role Title: Heavy Mineral Technician Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £38,448 - £48,337 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week) Fixed term for 12 months Reward and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff. Detailed Description We are seeking a Heavy Mineral Technician to support geological research through the preparation and processing of rock and sediment samples in our mineral separation laboratory at Heriot-Watt Univer…
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