Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Cambridge is looking for a Research Laboratory Technician to support experimental work in plant gene regulatory networks. Responsibilities include maintaining plant growth, preparing bacterial cultures, and analyzing plasmid DNA. The position is fixed-term for 3 years. Applicants should be able to work independently and have a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out experimental work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in growth and maintenance of plants.
• Knowledge of preparation and analysis of plasmid DNA constructs.

Responsibilities

• Growth and maintenance of plants.
• Preparation and analysis of plasmid DNA constructs.
• Growth of bacterial cultures and preparation of media and reagents.

Job description

Overview

The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to appoint a Research Laboratory Technician to work in the Patron group. The successful candidate will carry out experimental work to engineer plant gene regulatory networks and metabolism. More information about the lab is available at patronlab.org. The successful candidate will provide support for research projects and work closely with postdoctoral Researchers Associates to deliver project aims. The role will require ability to set up experiments under minimal supervision with due care and attention.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day tasks will include the growth and maintenance of plants, the growth of bacterial cultures, the preparation and analysis of plasmid DNA constructs, and the preparation of media and reagents.

Term

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Application process

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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