Laboratory Technician

We have an opportunity to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join the Song research group withing the Target Discovery Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.

The Song research group aims to decode the chemical modifications of our genome, transcriptome, and proteome in human health and disease – cancer in particular – and translating this information into diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities that ultimately benefit patients. To do so, we use our unique expertise in chemical biology to develop cutting-edge technologies to decode the wealth of epigenetic information.

You will be responsible for managing a scientific process and maintaining quality control and processing samples, monitoring results to spot discrepancies and proposing refinements and re-running experiments where necessary. You will be tasked with writing up experimental results which would occasionally contribute to small sections (methodology, tables) of publications. You will also be ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory, e.g. by ensuring equipment is functioning and monitoring and ordering stock as necessary. You will also be responsible for keeping up to date with and advising on matters relating to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Health and Safety, COSHH sheets and other regulations relevant to the post.

To be successful in this role, you will be educated to A-level or equivalent level in life sciences with experience in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or cell biology techniques. You will have excellent organisational skills along with ability to troubleshoot problems with experiments and arrive at an appropriate solution. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present data in written and verbal forms will also be essential to this role.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date. 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years and is funded by Ludwig.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 19 June 2025 will be considered. Please quote 179574 on all correspondence

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