Technical Specialist

2 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:
We are seeking a Technical Specialist to support snake venom research in the Berger-Schaffitzel lab at the University of Bristol.

The research includes state-of-the-art protein engineering and expression technology; baculoviral insect cell expression systems; and cutting-edge molecular biology, protein biochemistry, synthetic biology, structural biology and biophysics approaches. The Berger-Schaffitzel group has access to state-of-the-art facilities for protein expression; access to modern biophysical instrumentation (surface plasmon resonance, dynamic light scattering, isothermal calorimetry, CD and fluorescence spectrometers) and cryo-EM.

This UKRI funded project on snake venoms is part of a collaboration of the Berger-Schaffitzel and the Berger labs at Bristol, with Professor Nicholas Casewell at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, who is a leading experts in venom analysis (using transcriptomics and proteomics approaches) and snakebite envenoming treatments.

**What will you be doing?**:
The role holder will provide technical support for research activities within the Berger-Schaffitzel laboratory including for example: Planning, laboratory management and coordination including equipment maintenance; maintenance of specialist laboratory stocks and supplies; molecular biology; protein expression, purification and characterisation; Monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures; and coordination with the broader technical team across the Biomedical Sciences Building.
- You have interest in or experience with molecular biology techniques, protein expression and protein purification techniques, biochemical and biophysical analysis.
- Keen interest in scientific questions under investigation in the lab coupled with a desire to learn/advance skills in new techniques.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and have flexible working practice.
- Possess good organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise and work independently and as part of a busy and vibrant team.
- Good communication skills, including excellent written and oral presentation skills in English.

**Additional information**:
**Our strategy and mission**:
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

**_The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an _**_inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential._**_ We want _**_to attract, develop, and retain individuals_**_ with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution._**

JOB NUMBER***

**SUPP111127**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN***

**Open ended / Full time**:
POSTING END DATE***

**07 May 2024**:
FACULTY/DIVISION***

**Faculty of Life Sciences**:
SALARY***

**£37,099 - £41,732 per annum**:


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