Research Technician

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Research Technician for a 30-month fixed-term position within the Rheumatology Research Group. This role supports research focused on skeletal joint biology and arthritis pathology. Key responsibilities include providing technical support to the team members, ordering laboratory reagents, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in laboratory techniques, and excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience with relevant laboratory-based research.
• Experience in laboratory techniques such as molecular biology and tissue culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact productively with other team members.
• Proactive approach to effective time management and efficiently support the research programme objectives.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to group members.
• Order laboratory reagents and maintain laboratory records.

Skills

Laboratory-based research

Molecular biology

Tissue culture

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,588-£33,951

CMVM- CGEM, IGC

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: 30 months

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Research Technician to join the Rheumatology Research Group to support research focused on skeletal joint biology and arthritis pathology.

Your main responsibilities will be to provide technical support to group members, order laboratory reagents and maintain laboratory records.

You will join the School for Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh, which is a vibrant scientific community within an exciting and beautiful city.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for 30 months; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience with relevant laboratory-based research.
• Experience in laboratory techniques such as molecular biology and tissue culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact productively with other team members.
• Proactive approach to effective time management and efficiently support the research programme objectives.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply new techniques.

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Application Information

• CV
• Cover letter describing how this position fits with your skills and career goals.
• Please reach out to [e-mail] with any questions.

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family‑friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 16th January 2025.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held 3 weeks after the closing date.

Organisation Description

The Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine (CGEM) uses genetics and genomics research to understand the mechanisms of disease and improve disease prediction, prevention and treatment outcomes.

For further information please visit the Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine webpages.