Zebrafish Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

About the Role
Applications are sought for a Zebrafish Laboratory Technician to support the ongoing work in zebrafish behavioural science in Caroline Brennan's laboratory at The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, Queen Mary University of London.

The post holder will:

  • Provide specific technical support for experiments in zebrafish behavioural biology and learning.
  • Assist with genotyping of fish lines.
  • Keep the lab well stocked, orderly and clean.
  • Assist with data analysis and preparation of figures for scientific publications.
  • Support staff with particular non-scientific tasks, including ordering of materials, stocktaking of reagents, archiving samples, updating and maintaining documents relating to health and safety in the lab.
  • Liaise with lab members to find out which particular experiments need support and allocate efforts accordingly.

About You
The prospective technician should have a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject or extensive work experience in a related laboratory technician role and a good understanding of the concepts of behavioural or neurobiological procedures. Experience of behavioural experiments, ideally zebrafish or other fish species is desirable. You will have good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical processes to students and staff and a commitment to providing a high-quality service to lab members.

About the School
The School of Biological & Behavioural Sciences is one of the largest Schools within Queen Mary University of London and is committed to excellence in research and teaching. The Department offers a lively and stimulating environment for staff and students, well integrated into the School.

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

Our reformer heritage informs our conviction that great ideas can and should come from anywhere. It's an approach that has brought results across the globe, from the communities of east London to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits
In return, we offer 30 days' leave per annum, access to a pension scheme, a season ticket loan scheme and competitive salaries. We also offer enhanced family friendly leave, and an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus. You will also work with a friendly team, with personal development opportunities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.

£31,421 to £38,165 per annum.

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