Senior Research Technician

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to October 2023  

Summary of the role

The postholder will provide support to Professor McCabe’s research group by using a variety of techniques to include, but not exclusively:

• FACS
• Tissue and cell culture including primary and immortalised cell lines
• Gene expression
• Molecular biology
  • RT-PCR
  • Western blotting 

They will be responsible for assisting in managing the experimental and laboratories and use their in-depth knowledge of methods and procedures to advise on techniques and experimental procedures being used by researchers and/or students. This will involve communicating with colleagues at a range of levels and inexperienced students. 

Summary of what attributes you are looking for

• Extensive relevant workplace experience, professional qualification or degree in an appropriate subject.
• GCSE level 2 (A*- C) or equivalent level 2 qualification in mathematics and English.
• In-depth practical knowledge of relevant technical and scientific methods.
• Extensive experience of similar laboratory based work, together with familiarity with a wide range of laboratory equipment.
• Positive service attitude and shows courtesy in dealing with others.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements. 

Informal enquires to Gill Newis, email: g.m.newis@bham.ac.uk

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