Laboratory Technician

John Innes Centre; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Norwich is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in experiments related to plant and molecular biology. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have hands-on experience in vector design, genotyping, and transformation tasks. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Diverse range of specialist training opportunities

Support for leadership and management training

Qualifications

• Good general level of education.
• Knowledge of vector design/construction and genotyping required.
• Experience in lab tech tasks essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting experiments on vector design/construction.
• Genotyping and transformation of plant materials.
• Seed harvesting and other lab tech tasks.

Skills

Knowledge in plant and molecular biology

Experience with vector design/construction

Experience with genotyping

Experience with transformation

Experience with seed harvest

Education

BSc, Masters, or PhD in biology or plant biology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician to join the Cell & Developmental Biology Department, to support the cutting‑edge science of the John Innes Centre.

About the John Innes Centre

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity‑led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long‑term goals for the game‑changing impact of our science globally.

Our employees enjoy access to state‑of‑the‑art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre.

About the Ding Group

The Ding lab investigates the role of RNA structure in the post‑transcriptional regulation of gene expression, including translation, polyadenylation, RNA splicing, RNA stability, and RNA processing. We are also exploring how RNA structure alters in response to environmental changes and developing new experimental and analytical approaches for revealing RNA structure and RNA‑protein interactions.

We developed novel and powerful platforms to study RNA structure in vivo and across diverse species at both the genome‑wide scale and in individual RNAs. These breakthroughs have removed technological barriers and opened up new avenues for RNA biology research. Our lab utilises multidisciplinary knowledge and approaches in the areas of nucleic acid chemistry, RNA biology and bioinformatics.

The Role

The post holder will assist the Postdoctoral Researchers in conducting experiments on vector design/construction, genotyping, transformation, seed harvest, and other lab tech tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have a good general level of education, with a BSc, Masters, or PhD in biology or plant biology being advantageous. The post holder will have knowledge in plant and molecular biology, as well as experience working on vector design/construction, genotyping, transformation, seed harvest, and other lab tech tasks.

Additional Information

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://jobs.jic.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or [e-mail] quoting reference 20825.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family‑friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

Charity Status

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant‑aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.