Laboratory Technician

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Song research group at the Nuffield Department of Medicine. The role involves managing scientific processes, ensuring quality control, and supporting research projects focused on decoding epigenetic information relevant to human health and disease. Successful candidates will have a strong background in life sciences and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level or equivalent in life sciences.
• Experience in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or cell biology techniques is essential.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific processes and maintain quality control.
• Monitor results and propose refinements as necessary.
• Ensure smooth running of the laboratory and comply with GLP.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Experimental Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

A-level or equivalent in Life Sciences

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Target Discovery Institute, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7FZ We have an opportunity to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join the Song research group withing the Target Discovery Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine. The Song research group aims to decode the chemical modifications of our genome, transcriptome, and proteome in human health and disease – cancer in particular – and translating this information into diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities that ultimately benefit patients. To do so, we use our unique expertise in chemical biology to develop cutting-edge technologies to decode the wealth of epigenetic information. You will be responsible for managing a scientific process and maintaining quality control and processing samples, monitoring results to spot discrepancies and proposing refinements and re-running experiments where necessary. You will be tasked with writing up experimental results which would occasionally contribute to small sections (methodology, tables) of publications. You will also be ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory, e.g. by ensuring equipment is functioning and monitoring and ordering stock as necessary. You will also be responsible for keeping up to date with and advising on matters relating to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Health and Safety, COSHH sheets and other regulations relevant to the post. To be successful in this role, you will be educated to A-level or equivalent level in life sciences with experience in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or cell biology techniques. You will have excellent organisational skills along with ability to troubleshoot problems with experiments and arrive at an appropriate solution. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present data in written and verbal forms will also be essential to this role.