Research Technician

Unist; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton invites applications for a full-time Research Technician role. You will explore carbohydrate roles in brain calcification through advanced techniques like mass spectrometry and immunofluorescence. Ideal candidates should have a background in glycobiology, biochemistry, or a related area and demonstrate strong laboratory skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working approach

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with immunofluorescence, mass spectrometry, and biochemical assays preferred.
• Ability to maintain detailed laboratory records and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal English required.

Responsibilities

• Purifying proteins using FPLCs and maintaining both human and insect cell lines.
• Conduct various biochemical assays as part of the research.
• Maintain detailed and organized laboratory notes.

Skills

Protein purification

Cell culture

Glycobiology

Biochemistry

Organizational skills

Education

Laboratory experience in glycobiology or biochemistry

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Medical sciences Chemistry Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 25 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About the Project

Applications are invited for a Research Technician to join the group of Dr Richard Meek to study the role of carbohydrates in brain calcification. This project funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences will use immunofluorescence, mass spectrometry, cell-based assays, and biophysical approaches with recombinant proteins to explore how dysfunctional carbohydrate-processing causes disease. Previous experience in these techniques is desirable. The post offers huge potential in understanding the molecular basis of brain signalling and neurological disorders.

This project located in the School of Biological Sciences, boasts a wealth of expertise in neuroscience and glycobiology. You will be part of a vibrant and friendly glycobiology hub at Southampton using cutting-edge approaches to understand disease mechanisms, and you will be offered the opportunity to learn and apply these exciting techniques.

About the Role

Experience in purifying proteins using FPLCs and cell culture is essential. You will also be required to maintain and use both human and insect cell lines for generating proteins and various biochemical assays. The role requires strong organisational skills, including the ability to maintain detailed and dated laboratory and electronic notes.

The post is available for 18 months and is offered on a full-time basis.

About You

You will have laboratory experience in glycobiology, biochemistry, or a closely related area and be able to work independently. Excellent written and verbal English is required.

Our Commitment to you

The University of Southampton is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining Southampton you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, seegov.uk .