Systems Microbiology Research Assistant - Part-Time

Newcastle University; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team, supporting systems microbiology to study bacterial phenotype-genotype relationships. You will operate and maintain screening equipment and work with the team to enable innovative screening approaches.

The post is part time at 18.5 hours per week (50% FTE) and fixed term until 28.02.2027, with a pro rata salary of £34,630 to £36,320 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience using robot systems like Singer Rotor, S&P BM3 platform and Beckman liquid handlers.
• Honours degree in microbiology or life science related field.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy and data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions.
• Coordinate own work with others and plan project objectives.
• Present information on progress to investigators and teams.
• Write up results and contribute to dissemination of findings.
• Operate and manage screening equipment as required.

Skills

Robot systems experience

Research experience

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Honours degree in microbiology or life science related degrees

Tools

Singer Rotor

S&P BM3 platform

Beckman liquid handlers

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team, supporting systems microbiology to study bacterial phenotype-genotype relationships. You will operate and maintain screening equipment and work with the team to enable innovative screening approaches.

The post is part time at 18.5 hours per week (50% FTE) and fixed term until 28.02.2027, with a pro rata salary of £34,630 to £36,320 per annum.