Research Laboratory Technician
3 weeks ago
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2025 in the first instance.
The Department of Veterinary Medicine would like to appoint a highly motivated Research Laboratory Technician to provide technical support for research activity in order to ensure the smooth running of the Biomineral Research Facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment while making a meaningful impact.
The Biomineral Research Group endeavours to unravel the intricate ways in which minerals influence both health and pathology, aiming to leverage this knowledge for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, including through engineered mineral structures. Diseases of special interest to the Group are cancer and autoimmune/inflammatory disorders. Recent work focused on improving understanding of cell exposure to titanium dioxide (E171) in humans (Curr Opin Toxicol. 2020 Feb:19:112-120).
The successful candidate will have practical experience of laboratory research and strong organisational skills. ICP-MS analysis will be the major technique employed, but there will also be opportunities to work with collaborators in confocal microscopy and other analytical and imaging techniques.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
Preparing and analysing samples in support of research activity, contributing to the design of research experiments, developing new or improved methods of testing under the supervision of research or academic staff, collating results for interpretation by others.
Overseeing day-to-day running of the laboratory, including ordering, managing laboratory databases, equipment purchase and maintenance, overseeing laboratory safety procedures
Essential attributes:
Educated to A level, NVQ level 3, or an equivalent level of practical experience
Practical experience of laboratory technician/biological scientific research work
High degree of precision and accuracy
Good IT skills
Good communication skills
Good organisational skills
Desirable attributes:
BSc in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience in analytical science
Willingness to work on more than one research project at the same time
Further particulars for the role and information about the Department
Interviews will be held 15 May 2024
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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