Lab Technical Assistant

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Southampton is seeking a Technical Assistant to support lab maintenance and sustainability efforts. The role involves problem solving, attending conferences, and learning new techniques like 3D printing. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth in cell biology and organelle research.

Benefits

Staff benefits

Opportunities for outreach activities

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and participate in lab activities.
• Interest in attending sustainability conferences.
• Willingness to assist in daily lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and improve the lab.
• Participate in lab meetings and outreach conferences.
• Assist the PI on daily tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Interest in sustainability

3D printing

Job description

We are hiring a technical assistant! Amen lab works on cell biology of organelles, with particular interest in peroxisomes, using genetic engineering, biochemical, and imaging approaches.

This is a 50% technician position, initially for one year with a possibility of extending it for another year. The preference will be given to someone who wants to integrate into the lab in the future.

We are looking for someone to help maintain and improve the lab with an interest in sustainability and cell biology. It is a challenging modular job that involves problem solving and a fair amount of recycling. We are very interested in sustainability and improving ways to apply 7R principles in the lab. We are looking for someone who is interested in learning 3D printing, attending sustainability conferences, participating in lab meetings, and assisting the PI on a daily basis.

This is not a routine or desk job, although some procedures (like autoclaving) will be routine and some tasks (like ordering reagents) will be desk-based. If you are eager to learn daily and participate in lab activities such as outreach conferences and meetings, assist in standard operating procedures (e.g., buffer preparation), maintain the lab, and explore ways to improve lab work—this job is for you.

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