Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Research Technician

The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences (BLS), within the Faculty of Health and Medicine, is looking to appoint a Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Research Technician to join our team of research and teaching technicians. We want you to become a part of our Division and its innovative and vibrant research culture. Our team of technicians plays a critical role in supporting our world class biomedical research in areas such as cancer, infection biology, neurobiology and ageing, as well as our highly rated research-led teaching. 

We are looking for an individual who can utilise excellent organisation skills to support a wide range of analytical instruments. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, must be well versed in basic Biochemistry and Molecular Biology techniques, and must have experience in working with chromatography platforms (HPLC/FPLC). You will be joining a collaborative research environment, and so will need good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be able to support our staff and students to help them achieve their research goals, while at the same time promoting good laboratory practice and ensuring safety compliance. You will need to build and maintain good relationships with equipment suppliers and engineers to ensure that our scientific instruments and facilities are kept up-to-date and in good repair. 

In return the Division can offer you a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and which actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

This 42 month fixed term position is available on a full-time basis but we will consider part time/ job share or flexible working requests

Informal enquiries are very welcome.  Please contact the following:  

• Dr Jayde Whittingham-Dowd, Chief Technical Manager, email j.whittingham-dowd@lancaster.ac.uk  

We strongly encourage applications from all diversity groups.

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