Senior Research Technician

About this role

We are seeking a senior technician in biosciences who will work with a team of technicians, researchers and academics in the Health Tech Hub at UWE, Bristol. The health Tech Hub facility comprises a suite of laboratories, housing state-of-the-art equipment for assay development, sensor research and prototype design. The role will involve being part of group to deliver research outputs on projects related to biosensors, diagnostics and health monitoring technologies.

About you

You must enthusiastic and committed to working with a team to perform research aimed at creating new healthcare solutions. You must have a degree in biosciences or equivalent experience and high level of technical skills in your specialist area. You will need experience of biochemical and immunochemical methodologies and data analysis skills, plus a flexible nature to respond to the challenges posed.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus. 

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Janice Kiely on 0117 328 2606 or email: janice.kiely@uwe.ac.uk

This is a 1 year fixed-term post is full-time. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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