Research Technician

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is looking for a Technician to support lab operations. You will assist with experiments, maintain supplies, and ensure the lab's efficiency. A BSc in biology or related field is preferred, along with strong organizational skills. The role offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment focused on career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Personalized training and development plan

Qualifications

• Ideally hold a BSc in biology or a related discipline.
• Capable of analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Willingness to train as a phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments under the guidance of Dr. Gwyer Findlay.
• Organize and maintain stocks of reagents and supplies.
• Assist team members with their experiments.
• Ensure adherence to sustainability requirements.

Skills

Lab skills

Data analysis

Word-processing programs

Spreadsheet programs

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

BSc in biology or related discipline

Job description

The Gwyer Findlay lab investigates how neutrophils affect T cell phenotype. Our work sits at the interface of immunology and inflammation biology and we use a variety of methods in our studies – immunology, molecular biology, computational biology and imaging.

This post is for a technician to help run the lab. The post-holder will carry out experiments under the guidance of Dr Gwyer Findlay, and will assist all other team members with their experiments. They will also organise and maintain stocks of reagents and supplies, carry out ordering, organise rotas for cleaning and maintenance of labs and equipment and ensure agreement with sustainability requirements. They will be willing to train as a phlebotomist, taking blood from healthy donors, isolating and culturing cells from that blood, and maintaining exemplary records relating to its collection and storage.

You will ideally hold a BSc in biology or a related discipline, although you may be able to demonstrate lab skills acquired through on-the-job training. You will be able to analyse data, use word-processing and spreadsheet programmes, and maintain databases. You will be highly organised and efficient. You will be a helpful and supportive team-player, helping with experiments being performed by all other team members.

What we can offer you

• a world-class research environment
• access to mentoring, career development and networking across the University and beyond
• a personalised training and development plan including external training courses and attendance at conferences

As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we’re committed to improving equality. 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.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, we will help you find a good work-life balance with flexible, or even part-time, working hours.

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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

The University 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 you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.