12316 - Research Technician (REA4)

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Research Technician in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have in vivo mouse research experience and the ability to work independently. This role involves mentoring new users and assisting in advanced research projects, specifically in cardiometabolic research, funded by the British Heart Foundation. The position offers a competitive salary between £29,179 - £33,482 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting in vivo research and handling mouse colonies.
• Ability to work independently and pay attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with REA4 and BVS staff to optimize hardware/software.
• Mentor new users and provide expert in vivo assistance.
• Deliver research programs funded by the British Heart Foundation.

Skills

In vivo mouse research experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis experience

Interest in cardiometabolic research

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,179 - £33,482 per annum

CMVM/Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: until 30 September 2029





The Opportunity:

The BHF Centre of Research Excellence in Edinburgh is funded by a five-year award from the British Heart Foundation to accelerate our science. By collaborating across disciplines and institutions, we will deliver bold discoveries and foster the next generation of research leaders. We now have a suite of new opportunities in our Centre, and are seeking people with the ideas and ambition to drive forward our work.

We seek a Research Technician to work directly with REA4 and BVS staff to optimise state-of-the-art hardware/software, mentor new users, and provide expert in vivo assistance in delivering an advanced programme of research funded by the British Heart Foundation.

The salary for this post is £29,179 - £33,482 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

In vivo mouse research experience, including colony handling and in vivo regulated procedures.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic and interested in cardiometabolic research.
Experience in data analysis and report preparation