Upcoming career development opportunities for technical professionals in 2026 👇🏾 WinterFest: buff.ly/ILUHg9P @rsb.org.uk technical skills courses: buff.ly/hq8HBTI @uk-itss.bsky.social Learning & Development Academy: buff.ly/PFKYBS4 SpringFest: details tba

#INTERNAL vacancy for a Chemistry Analytical Facility - Technical Specialist to provide specialist technical support across the Chemistry Analytical Facility within the Dept. Chemistry. Apply by 04/01/2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...

FYI: The UK Technical Equality Diversity and Inclusion Network (TEDIN) helps to ensure policy, research and strategy produced by the @uk-itss.bsky.social reflects the EDI needs of the technical workforce. Connect with the network by subscribing to the jiscmail: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-j...

We warmly invite members of our signatory institutions to apply for the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund, a small grants scheme allowing for signatories to undertake projects with external partners. Read more and apply before 9 February 2026 👉 shorturl.at/1aeJT

NEWS | What skills do technicians need right now? Our latest article looks at how the skills landscape is changing in HE and research, and introduces our new 2026 courses designed to support technical professionals at every stage of their career. buff.ly/DjYmJPk

#job for a Biological Safety Officer to act as the principal source of expert advice on biosafety and biosecurity. The BSO will support departments & supervisors in meeting all relevant regulatory requirements. Apply by 04/01/2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/biol...

#job for a Renewable Energy Technician in SPET. Duties include: schematic capture & PCB layout, 3D CAD modelling, 3D printing, prep of laboratory equipment for teaching, repair & maintenance of existing equipment. Apply by 04/01/2026. jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rene...

#job internal applicants only: Technical Specialist in Compound Specific Isotope Analysis playing a leading role in the preparation and analysis of archaeological materials in BioArCh within @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social. Apply by 9/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...

#job for a Laboratory Technician within @biologyatyork.bsky.social undertaking a critical role providing daily technical support, organisation and housekeeping within the Biology Teaching Labs. Apply by 05/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/labo...

#job Directorate of estates is looking to recruit a Technical Support Engineer (Electrical) to maintain and improve the University’s energy and utility assets. Apply by 21/11/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...

@biologyatyork.bsky.social is looking to appoint a Horticulture Technician Apprentice to support plant science research. Duties include propagating, hydroponics, experimenting, managing day-to-day care of plants + plant pest control etc. Apply by 05/12/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/hort...

Monday reading: Meet the 8 shortlisted nominees for the 2025 @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year award ➡️ shorturl.at/6IVv0 We’re proud to sponsor the award – winner announced this Thursday at the #THEAwards

Sign up for our upcoming webinar on all things autoclaves with Astell Scientific. on 02/12 at 2pm. Can’t make it? Register to receive the playback link. Sign up now - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cfa5e5...

Meet James Fox @uofytechs.bsky.social, Senior Technical Manager at the University of York — our latest Technician Under the Microscope! From autoclaves to blood for research, no two days are the same. Read his story👇 www.wolflabs.co.uk/news/technic... #TechniciansUnderTheMicroscope #LabLife

#tip #TechniciansMakeItHappen "How research technical professionals can enhance research infrastructure funding bids" www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-r...

#job for a Technician in York School of Architecture providing skilled technical support in architectural model making and ensuring safe operation of equipment & general workshop management. Apply by 27/11/2025. More info: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

#job internal advert for a Technician in @biologyatyork.bsky.social in the Dasmahapatra Group www.york.ac.uk/biology/peop... to support ongoing projects on plant and butterfly evolution. Full time 4 month position. Apply by 04/11/2025. More details: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...

Highlighting: Rebecca Stokes from @biologyatyork.bsky.social who was the runner up in the @rsb.org.uk Technical Apprentice of the Year 2025. Rebecca received her award from @dougbrown1.bsky.social at a celebration event at the Houses of Parliament www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week... #congratulations

Thank you to everyone who attended our #BiologyWeek Networking and Awards Ceremony last night! Congrats to all the awardees for their achievements, including those who entered our creative & careers awards, & the winners of the President’s Medal. Read the full story: www.rsb.org.uk/biology-week...

#job for a Technician in Creative Technologies within School of Physics Engineering & Technology: responsible for the day to day running of the XR Stories Studio, working with users and promoting the labs' work externally. Apply by 3/11/25 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

#outreach opportunity with BBC Bitesize Careers Tour "Technicians: We Make the Difference". Theyre looking for panellists of early career tech staff <30yrs old who got into the role via a non-graduate degree route - email [email protected]

#job for a Research Technician working in CNAP within @biologyatyork.bsky.social targeting molecular breeding and metabolic engineering of crop plants. Apply by 06/10/2025. More details here: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

Join us & Merck on 8 Oct, 2PM (GMT), or sign up for the playback. View full agenda and sign up here events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c52b2d...

Outstanding Technician of the Year 2025 shortlist: Jiteen Ahmed Aston University Alex Laude Newcastle University Helena Brown Uni of Leeds Joe Rees-Jones Uni of York John Nicolson Uni of Cambridge Kate Robinson Harper Adams Uni Linda Lightley Northumbria Uni Phil Chaplain Robert Gordon Uni

Join the 2026 Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership✨ Enhance skills in leadership, culture and more. Delivered January - June 2026, online Free - sponsored by Research England Join 1000+ technicians in the #HerschelLeaders network ➡️ Apply now: buff.ly/H17Yteb

Congratulations to all the #technicians nominated for the @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year but especially to Joe Rees-Jones from SPET @york.ac.uk audiolab.york.ac.uk/pp-joe-rees-... york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

#job for a research Technician in @BiologyatYork working in neuroscience labs providing technical & scientific support using molecular biology & Drosophila @exdrososcientia.bsky.social @yorkbioimaging.bsky.social & Chen lab. Apply by 19/9/35 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

#job for a part-time g5 laboratory technician in the International Pathway College responsible for inventories, purchasing, preparing experiments for Biology, Chemistry, Electronics & Robotics and H&S duties. Apply by 19/9/25 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

AutumnFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes taking place 8-12 September. Register for a workshop (or several!) here: itss.org.uk/free-learnin...

Money Talks! At least it does for the success of many core facilties. A webinar with Emma Hesketh an me discussing all things around facilities. www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home/e... @thermofishersci.bsky.social #UKTSN @ctlslifescience.bsky.social @rmsearlycareer.bsky.social @abrf.bsky.social

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#job for a laboratory technician in dept. Archaeology & BioArCh working on 2x research projects spanning culinary archaeology in Britain and NE India. Apply by 15/9/2025. jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/labo... #career #techniciansmakeithappen

#job INTERNAL recruitment for a technical specialist (core technician) to support plant and microbial biotechnology research in the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP) within @biologyatyork.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac... apply by 26/8/25

#job opportunity for a Lab Manager in @uoylangling.bsky.social‬ working on a project on "sensorimotor feedback for language learning in first 3yrs of life". Apply by 26/8/25. More details: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/lab-... #recruitment

💬 Research is powered by technical talent — and recognition is finally on the rise. Read Kelly' Vere's personal career journey and reflections in this article published in Nature Magazine. buff.ly/8D1x99Y

EVENT | Free workshops for technical professionals in #highered and #research 📅 AutumnFest 8 - 12 Sept 💻 Online ➡️ View full programme and secure you place today buff.ly/LbnGPsp

📰 £40k funding for technical apprentices in physics and quantum @durham-university.bsky.social and University of Manchester have each received £20,000 to develop new technical apprenticeship roles Supported by @instituteofphysics.bsky.social and #EPSRC buff.ly/XagjihR

Today we celebrate two years of impact. Together with @tech-commit.bsky.social we've continued to champion technical talent, shape national policy, and support organisations 📸 The team behind our learning and development courses, research and policy, events and operations (Credit Alex Wilkinson)

Celebrating another #technician obtaining professional registration for Jennifer Rippingale @biologyatyork.bsky.social now RSciTech #IST #sciencecouncil @tech-commit.bsky.social #techniciancommitment #recognition #visibility #careerdevelopment #sustainability

Valuing voices workshop for @uofytechs.bsky.social technicians - give the technician voice on how research should be designed and delivered to be equitable/responsible: Chemistry C/A/128 Thursday 24th July 1400-1530 (can leave early, bring laptop if available)

#internal vacancy for a Plant Science Core Technician in @biologyatyork.bsky.social maintaining / applying advanced expertise in both standard molecular biology techniques & specialised plant-specific methods. Apply by 23/7/2025 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac... #job #career

#internal vacancy for a Technical Specialist in @biologyatyork.bsky.social to manage the CL3 labs and act as lab manager in H&Q blocks 1 day/week. Apply by 22/02/2025 jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac... #job #career #vacancy #development

Latest report published by @uk-itss.bsky.social showcases 12 case studies from institutions hosting T Level students Read more ⤵️

Huge congratulations to all the technical professionals who were nominated - an incredible 328 individuals from 63 institutions Read the full list of winners here buff.ly/RB4GLYi #PapinPrizes #HETS2025

Congratulations to all the 2025 Papin prize winners and all those shortlisted @uk-itss.bsky.social #HETS2025 #PapinPrizes

#job for a Teaching Lab Technician in Dept. Chemistry. supporting teaching labs during term-time and other areas outside of term. Apply by 17/07/2025 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/teac...

#job opportunity for a Technician in Cell Biointerfaces to test and investigate a range of cell – bioelectronic interfaces, and support lab management. More lab info: complexinterface.com Apply by 9/7/2025 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/tech...

INTERNAL #job for a Health & Safety Advisor. You will be mentored and trained by current staff so no direct previous experience as an H&S advisor is required. You will work across the departments of Biology & Archaeology. Apply by 07/07/2025: jobs.york.ac.uk/internal/vac...

Science Council's: UK's conference for Science Apprentices is on 12th September: eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-ap... Highly recommend conference attendance for early career staff to #network #cpd #learn