Radiochemistry Technician (Radiochemist)

UE06: 34610 - 39906 per annum

CMVM / School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research / Edinburgh Imaging

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 30 months

The Opportunity:

Together we can dogreat things. Be part of something bigger.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a cutting-edge imaging facility as a radio-chemistry technician and be a key member of the PET-Radiochemistry team manufacturing novel PET tracers for research. The post holder will learn core GMP skills and be part of a UK wide imaging research network.

Here you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges grow your career be recognised for your contributions and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger - where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching research and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether youre maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment facilitating ground-breaking research developing new techniques or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Leading-edge research
• Working within one of the worlds leading universities

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and the post holder is expected to be on campus.

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 25 August 2026.

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