How Robert Crapnell carved out a new role between technician and academic
By 
Mason Wakley2026-08-13T11:30:00
The research technical manager at Manchester Metropolitan University was awarded this year’s RSC Technical Excellence Prize
Career progression in a technical role is challenging, says Robert Crapnell at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. Taking a more academic route or shifting to industry are the main routes for those wanting to work with a particular instrument or use a specific technical skill set, he adds.