Research Technician

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

Job summary

A prestigious research university in Edinburgh is seeking a dynamic research technician to join the BHF Cardiovascular Biomarker Laboratory. The role involves supporting human sample collection, conducting analysis, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should have lab experience, be able to work in a team, and possess outstanding organizational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Hep B vaccinated.
• Enthusiasm and dynamic work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support human sample collection and processing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and organization.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in basic laboratory procedures and human sample handling

Laboratory technical support skills

Good interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Outstanding organisational skills

Job description

Overview

UE05: £29,588.00 - £33,951.00 per annum.

CMVM / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research / Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences.

Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months. Full-time - 35 hours per week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the BHF Cardiovascular Biomarker Laboratory.

The Opportunity

A research technician position is available for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the BHF Cardiovascular Biomarker Laboratory led by Prof Nick Mills. The applicant will support the various activities of the lab, including human sample collection, processing, sample analysis, quality assurance, equipment maintenance and organisation of sample storage and inventory.

The post holder will be working closely with the Facility Manager (line manager) and with Professor Mills’ multidisciplinary team: the Clinical Research Programme Manager, Clinical Research Fellows, Research Nurses and Research administrators to support the delivery of a diverse programme of research.

The post holder will establish and maintain flexible and productive working relationships with a range of internal and external contacts, including other technicians, postdoctoral staff, students and management within Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences and with other groups within the CMVM and external collaborators.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), initially for 12 months, with the potential for extension subject to funding availability.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Experience in basic laboratory procedures and human sample handling (Hep B vaccinated).
• Laboratory technical support skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Outstanding organisational skills

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Dr Takeshi Fujisawa, email: [e-mail]

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary of £29,588 - £33,951.
• 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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 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.

Key dates to note

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.

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.