Biological Research Technician

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom European Drosophila Society Full time
Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Biological Research Technician to join our team at King's College London. This is a Wellcome Trust funded project in collaboration with The University of Manchester, focusing on exploiting Drosophila genetics to understand the role and regulation of the extracellular matrix during development and disease.

The successful candidate will oversee the Drosophila laboratory, coordinate fly stocks, and perform day-to-day experiments. They will also collaborate with scientists from King's College London and The University of Manchester to coordinate experiments and analyse results.

This is a full-time post, offering a fixed-term contract for 24 months. You will work on-site 5 days a week, and we provide a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

  • Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, International Baccalaureate diploma or other Level 3 qualification, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR Considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts.
  • Good communication skills – orally and in writing with proficient computer use (Microsoft Office packages) and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills.
  • Good project planning, organisational skills and ability to learn and implement new techniques fast.
  • Evidence of an active commitment to career development including professional registration, such as RSciTech or RSci and clear progression in increasingly demanding jobs.
  • Previous basic experience working in a biological laboratory, including a capacity to analyse and interpret data.
  • Being able to work independently and as part of a team, planning own day-to-day research activity, responding to changing priorities and an evolving environment/context, maximising the efficiency of the technical support being provided and resolving problems as they arise, using standard procedures and initiative.
  • Knowledge of computer programming.

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