Plant Genomics Research Technician (Rice) — Fixed-Term

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge, Department of Genetics, is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician on a fixed-term basis to support a collaborative project in plant genomics. The role focuses on molecular biology techniques and assisting a project translating ancient genetic variation in crop plants, primarily rice.

You will work with a postdoctoral researcher within a wider lab team, performing cloning, gene expression analysis, genotyping, and microscopy, while maintaining plants.

Qualifications

• A qualification equitable to HND/HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification (undergraduate degree preferred).
• Prior relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and good team spirit.
• Evidence of effective teamwork in achieving clearly defined project goals.

Responsibilities

• Cloning (PCR, bacterial transformation and culture, plasmid purification, and Sanger sequencing).
• Gene expression analysis (RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qPCR).
• Genotyping (collecting material, genomic DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis).
• Confocal and light microscopy.
• General plant husbandry and maintenance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Lab techniques

Education

HND/HNC

Undergraduate degree

Job description

The University of Cambridge, Department of Genetics, is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician on a fixed-term basis to support a collaborative project in plant genomics. The role focuses on molecular biology techniques and assisting a project translating ancient genetic variation in crop plants, primarily rice.

You will work with a postdoctoral researcher within a wider lab team, performing cloning, gene expression analysis, genotyping, and microscopy, while maintaining plants.