Physiology Laboratory Technician - UK Sports Institute

Organisation: UK Sports Institute
Salary: £28,338 p.a pro-rata
Location: Manchester
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Interview date: 27 November 2026
Job Description: The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute have a role for a part-time Physiology Laboratory Technician working in Manchester.

A snapshot of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to support practitioners as they prepare for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Working 0.3 FTE, you will provide physiology laboratory support in Manchester, helping to ensure laboratory operations run efficiently and to a high standard.

This position offers a high degree of autonomy. As the UKSI's sole technician based at the site, you will take ownership of local laboratory operations, coordinate logistics, maintain equipment and supplies, and build strong working relationships with practitioners, suppliers, administrators, and partner organisations. While support will be available from colleagues across the UKSI network, much of your day-to-day work will require confidence in working independently, managing competing priorities, and solving problems proactively.
We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and reliable, with the confidence to work independently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Given the part-time nature of the role, it may be particularly well suited to someone studying or working part-time.

The working pattern is flexible and may be arranged as set days each week or across a more flexible schedule. This is, however, a site-based role providing hands-on laboratory support, and regular attendance at the Manchester site is essential. Given the 0.3 FTE nature of the position, applicants should consider whether they can reliably and sustainably travel to Manchester for their agreed working pattern. Applicants who intend to combine the role with study should ensure that their course commitments are compatible with these requirements.

Could this be you?

If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a high-performance environment and enjoy working with a high level of responsibility and autonomy, we would very much like to hear from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Application Method:

CV and online application form via the UKSI careers portal
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and complete an online application form via our website.

As part of the application form, you will be required to answer 2 application questions

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date:

15th November 2026

Interview Date:

Phone Interviews (if required):18th / 19th November 2026
In Person Interviews:27th November 2026 in Manchester
How to apply: For more information, including the full job description please follow the link Below to the vacancy on our website; https://uksportsinstitute.co.uk/opportunity/physiology-laboratory-technician/

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Physiology Laboratory Technician - UK Sports Institute