12844 - Research Technician

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Research Technician. The role involves conducting in vivo and in vitro experiments to explore the link between environmental pollutants and diabetes development. Candidates should have experience with Drosophila research models, cell culture protocols, and a keen interest in metabolic health. Flexible working patterns are considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in vivo using Drosophila.
• Conduct experiments in vitro using pancreatic β-cells.
• Determine effects of chemical exposure on metabolism and β-cell function.

Skills

Experience working with Drosophila research models

Experience working with cell culture protocols

Interest in metabolic health and disease

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks

Job description

Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum pro rata.

CMVM / CardioVascular Sciences

Part-time: 17.5 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months



The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Research Technician with experience using both Drosophila and cell culture techniques. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research programme focused on understanding the link between environmental pollutants and diabetes development. The post requires conducting experiments both in vivo (Drosophila) and in vitro, using primary and immortalised pancreatic β-cells, to determine the effects of exposure to chemicals from plastic pollution on whole body metabolism and β-cell function.


This post is fixed term (for 12 months) and part-time (17.5 hours per week) but we are open to considering flexible working patterns.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience working with Drosophila research models.
Experience working with cell culture protocols
Interest in metabolic heath and disease.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.