We are recruiting a Research Technician To provide technical support with minimal supervision, in a range of project specific research activities including: the running and trouble shooting of experiments; the maintenance, use and teaching of research associated equipment. To assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, transforming bacteria and plasmid preparations.
The successful candidate will have a QCF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) in a biological subject or QCF level 2 passes (GCSE) in English, Mathematics and at least one science subject alongside relevant working experience.
Please refer to the particulars of appointment for further details.
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
What you will get in return:
Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
