Fly Laboratory Technician (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University of Cambridge, Fly Facility (Department of Genetics) invites applications for a part-time Fly Laboratory Technician. The post is 18.25 hours per week (0.5 FTE) and fixed-term for 12 months.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered; exact pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. The role focuses on maintaining Drosophila stocks as part of the stock-keeping service, supporting daily facility operations, and assisting with fly food service, microinjection support, and

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic or commercial laboratory.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, methodical with problem-solving approach.
• Drosophila experience is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Drosophila stocks as part of stock-keeping service.
• Contribute to daily running of the facility and support during staff absence.
• Assist with fly food service and microinjection support.
• Prepare materials for Drosophila teaching.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Drosophila handling (desirable)

Good communication

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE level A-C / NVQ level 2 in science

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Applications are invited for a part-time Fly Laboratory Technician position in the Fly Facility at the Department of Genetics (www.flyfacility.gen.cam.ac.uk). The facility provides support for Drosophila (fruit fly) research and teaching both in Cambridge and beyond. The Fly Laboratory Technician will play an important role in the delivery of the facility's services and in the general operation of the facility.

The Fly Laboratory Technician's primary responsibility will be to maintain fly stocks as part of the facility's stock-keeping service. In addition, they will contribute to the daily running of the facility and provide support during staff absence, or periods of increased demand for the facility's services. This work may involve assisting with the facility's fly food service, proving support for its microinjection service, or preparing materials for Drosophila teaching.

The successful candidate should be educated to GCSE level grade A-C /NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a science subject/ equivalent level of practical experience. They should also have experience in an academic or commercial laboratory; basic IT skills, good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and as well as having a methodical approach to problem solving. Previous experience of working with Drosophila is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided.

The position is offered on a part-time basis of 18.25 hours per week (0.5FTE) Monday to Friday and is fixed term for an initial period of 12 months in the first instance. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements. The exact working pattern and working times will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Please note, this vacancy is being readvertised. Candidates that submitted a previous application will be reconsidered in this round and do not need to submit a new application. The outcome of all applications will be confirmed via email once the advert closes and shortlisting has been completed.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be addressed to Dr Simon Collier, [e-mail]

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.