Research Technician

1 month ago


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

About the Role

This role will include supporting post-doctoral research assistants, research fellows and PhD students in the laboratory with their experimental work. The postholder will have the opportunity to undertake their own experiments and analysis generating data contributing to projects within the lab. Work will also involve other technical responsibilities and the ability to liaise with Barts Health NHS Trust clinicians and clinical trials teams on occasions for collection samples from hospitals, interacting with partners and handling and processing samples. Provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

About You

The candidate would hold a primary degree qualification in a Biomedical Research discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology) and would require demonstrable laboratory experience. Ideally knowledge of immunology and or virology/molecular biology would be beneficial, with demonstrable experience in techniques to include cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA and PCR. We expect analytical and problem-solving capability and for you to be a good record keeper having the necessary manual dexterity for bench work. A well-developed understanding of Health & Safety regulation & procedures is expected. Furthermore, database managements and skills necessary for overseeing laboratory organization are key. This is in conjunction with good time management and task prioritization. Good communication skills (written and spoken) and adequately convey results and technical issues are also needed. A can do attitude and disposition towards experimental work with willingness to work flexible hours as projects demand with an enthusiasm for laboratory research is expected.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

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.

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

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

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. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

£31,421 to £35,636 per annum


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