Research Technician

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton invites applications for a full-time Research Technician position within the School of Biological Sciences. This role focuses on studying carbohydrates' role in brain calcification, utilizing advanced techniques. Candidates should have relevant laboratory experience and be prepared to collaborate in a vibrant research environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional registration and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in purifying proteins using FPLCs.
• Experience in maintaining human and insect cell lines.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and utilize human and insect cell lines for assays.
• Produce proteins for biochemical assays and research.
• Maintain detailed laboratory and electronic notes.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organizational skills

Written and verbal English proficiency

Education

Degree in glycobiology, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

FPLCs

Cell culture techniques

Job 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 utilize 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 position offers significant potential to understand the molecular basis of brain signaling and neurological disorders.

This project is based in the School of Biological Sciences, which boasts extensive expertise in neuroscience and glycobiology. You will be part of a vibrant glycobiology hub at Southampton, using cutting-edge techniques to understand disease mechanisms, and will have opportunities to learn and apply these techniques.

About The Role

Experience in purifying proteins using FPLCs and cell culture is essential. You will be required to maintain and utilize both human and insect cell lines for protein production and biochemical assays. Strong organizational skills are necessary, including maintaining detailed laboratory and electronic notes.

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

About You

You should have laboratory experience in glycobiology, biochemistry, or a related field and be capable of working independently. Excellent written and verbal English skills are required.

Our Commitment to You

The University of Southampton is committed to supporting our technical staff through networking, mentoring, training, professional registration, and career development. We value our technical staff and recognize their broad skills supporting education, research, and enterprise activities. Joining Southampton means becoming part of a larger technical community that offers support and guidance.

We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work.

We offer a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, supporting flexible working arrangements.

For informal inquiries, contact Dr Richard Meek at [e-mail].

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

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

Further Details

• Job Description and Person Specification

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

The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner of the NTDC, supporting our technical staff with opportunities for networking, mentoring, training, professional registration, and career development. We value our technical staff and recognize their vital role in supporting education, research, and enterprise activities. By joining, you will be part of a broader technical community providing support and guidance.

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

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