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Technical staff work in the laboratories and workshops of many of our departments.

From Grade 5 upwards, differences emerge between 'team leader' and 'specialist' technician roles.

While there is still much overlap between the two, there is growing emphasis on supervision in the team leader role. For the specialist technician, the focus is on developing expertise in specific techniques.

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