GEU Senior Technician - Cell Culture

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Manchester is seeking a lab-based technician to support cell line engineering services. The role involves aiding research projects through mammalian cell culture and molecular biology skills. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the field, with the ability to work independently. Competitive benefits include a market-leading pension scheme and excellent health services.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience including mammalian cell culture.
• Wide range of molecular biology skills.
• Enthusiasm for scientific research and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support specific research projects and aid reagent construction.
• Prepare and genetically engineer cultured mammalian cells.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule work effectively.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology skills

Planning and prioritizing work

Job description

Overview

The University of Manchester Genome Editing Unit (GEU) core facility provides a number of services and is responsible for the generation of custom transgenic mice and genetically modified cell lines, mainly by applying CRISPR-Cas9 mediated gene editing. We work with several research groups in a variety of fields to support experimental model development and provide guidance in the application of the latest molecular technologies.

Responsibilities

The technician role will be predominately lab based, associated with the cell line engineering services of the GEU. You would provide support to specific research projects, aiding reagent construction and preparation, and the genetic engineering of cultured mammalian cells. The ability to plan, prioritise and schedule work is essential.

Qualifications

You should have significant relevant experience including mammalian cell culture and a wide range of molecular biology skills. Importantly, you should have enthusiasm for scientific research, the confidence and ability to acquire additional skills where necessary, and the motivation to work reliably and independently.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.