13502- IRR Tissue Culture Technician

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated individual to join their tissue culture facility. Responsibilities include providing technical support for research, equipment maintenance, and ensuring proper waste disposal procedures are followed. Candidates should have relevant vocational qualifications and experience in a laboratory environment. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from £26,093 to £28,778 per annum with flexibility for part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Vocational Qualification (SVQ/ONC) plus relevant work experience.
• School education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience.
• Experience of working within a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for tissue culture facility.
• Maintain equipment and ensure efficient media service.
• Perform mycoplasma testing and waste disposal procedures.

Skills

Vocational Qualification (SVQ/ONC)

Experience in laboratory environment

Clear and accurate record maintenance

Competent numeracy skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Customer-oriented experience

Teamwork

Job description

Grade UE04: £26,093- £28,778

CMVM- School of Regeneration and Repair

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Open Ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our tissue culture facility team providing day-to-day technical support for IRR’s research. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintenance of essential tissue culture facility equipment. Provision of an efficient media service and mycoplasma testing service and ensuring the correct procedures are in place and adhered to for the disposal of waste.

The post holder will also be required to operate as part of a wider IRR‑team to provide cover and support during periods of staff absence.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

The salary for this post is £26,093 to £28,778 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Vocational Qualification (SVQ/ONC) plus relevant work experience.
• School education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience.
• Experience of working within laboratory environment
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records
• Competent numeracy, IT and communication skills
• Experience of a customer orientated environment and working as part of a team.