Proteomics Research Technician

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.6FTE, 21 hours per week), fixed term contract for six months

Hours per week: 21

About the role

The Leicester van Geest Multi-Omics Research Group is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician with extensive experience in performing proteomics work to join our research team. This individual will play a crucial role in supporting a research project and ensuring the smooth operation of the project. In addition, the role involves preparing and analysing plasma samples using mass spectrometry as well as doing bioinformatics for proteomics data. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have excellent skills in proteomics work and bioinformatics.

About you

To be considered the ideal candidate for this role, you should have undergone technical or scientific education to ONC or NVQ3 level and have proven experience in performing proteomics work for clinical samples as well as doing bioinformatics for proteomics data. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is essential. Furthermore, strong organisational and interpersonal skills will be highly valued.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Thong Huy Cao on tch10@le.ac.uk.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 11 November 2024

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