Technician

We are seeking a Research Technician to join our multidisciplinary team studying how the immune system controls infection. Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is a fungal infection of immunocompromised individuals, responsible for over 100,000 deaths globally each year and 20% of AIDS-related deaths. In this ambitious project, we are exploring a novel mechanism by which macrophage immune cells can ingest and kill Cryptococcus. Our groundbreaking discovery reveals that macrophages possess sub-micron ridges on their surface, improving their ability to interact with and phagocytose Cryptococcus.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory management of biosafety level 2 laboratories, including safety and lab rule adherence, equipment and space booking systems, maintaining stock levels, external ordering and organising equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring compliance with legislation and undertaking of risk assessments.
• Support and enable host pathogen interactions experiments in diverse experimental models of infection and immunity.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across human infection, in vivo and cell models, analytical and computational theoretical models.
• Maintain an accurate and complete record of duties performed, including experiments.

Requirement

• A degree in biology or a related field, or equivalent experience working in a research laboratory.
• Experience of laboratory research methods and techniques
• Experience with in vivo models and microscopy is desirable but not essential.
• Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to strictly adhere to protocols.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

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