Research Technician

Research Technician
Applied Sciences
£25,980 - £29,877 per annum
Fixed term for 24 months
37 hours per week

We are looking to recruit a Research Technician to join our research team.

The School of Applied Sciences (SAS) at Huddersfield University has a vibrant and diverse research community consisting of a variety of research centres. The successful candidate will be part of the Centre for Vision across the Life Span (CVLS) and be fully integrated into the technical team of SAS.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting academic staff and postgraduate researchers in the School of Applied Sciences. You will be working as part of the technical team and have responsibility for/provide dedicated support to the department. As a Research Technician, you will work with other members of the technical team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the lab facilities and help prepare and support undergraduate student laboratory experiments.

Educated to degree level or with relevant experience gained through holding a similar role, you will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have significant experience in a variety of laboratory skills including ELISA, sample preparations, handling cell cultures and PCR. You will be able to handle numerical data and have good analytical skills.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and our membership of the Race Equality Charter.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Rebekka Heitmar (R.Heitmar@hud.ac.uk).

For informal enquiries about the ‘technical aspects’ of the job role please contact Natasha Reed (N.J.Reed@hud.ac.uk).

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Closing date: 15 April 2024
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