Research Technician

Mitotype Precision Labs; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering research team at Mitotype Precision Labs as a Research Technician. In this role, you will support groundbreaking therapies for neurodegenerative diseases using advanced cell techniques. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this is your chance to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in tissue culture is desirable.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain patient-derived cells.
• Complete customer project assays and analyze data.
• Maintain accurate databases for project results.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Good honours degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Tissue culture techniques

Mitochondrial assays

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Technician to join our team at Mitotype Precision Labs and contribute to pioneering research in the development of therapies for mitochondrial-related and neurodegenerative diseases. As a key member of our team, you will support all aspects of our cutting-edge therapeutic development projects partnered with pharmaceutical companies, utilising advanced techniques to evaluate effectiveness and toxicity. These include high-throughput imaging assays developed by Professor Heather Mortiboys, applied to patient-derived cell models, such as fibroblasts and induced neurons.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up at the forefront of translational research, based in the state-of-the-art Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN). We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, collaborative, and driven to learn and impact healthcare across the world. Team spirit and impeccable work ethic are essential for success in this role.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

●Grow and maintain patient-derived fibroblasts, induced neuronal progenitor cells, induced neurons and induced glial cells

●Completing customer project cell-based assays and data analysis

●Maintain an accurate database of project results

●Interface with customers

●Maintain an accurate database of cell banks and chemical compounds

●Undertake technical tissue culture work, including keeping the room clean and tidy, cleaning incubators and hoods periodically and taking care of reagent stocks.

●Using, writing and amending Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) forms, Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under legal requirements.

●Provide assistance and information to users (e.g COSHH forms, Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) as appropriate to the grade, referring to experienced staff and/or line manager as necessary

●Prioritise own work within a general plan in conjunction with project leads to meet deadlines

●Carry out planning to ensure that periodic goals are met

●Maintain an accurate database

●Any other duties commensurate with the grade of this post

●As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role

Person Specification

You should provide evidence in your application that you meet the following criteria. We will use a range of selection methods to measure your abilities in these areas, including reviewing your online application, seeking references, inviting shortlisted candidates to interview and other forms of assessment relevant to the post.

Essential criteria:

1. Have a good honours degree (or equivalent experience).
2. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing skills, experience of delivering presentations, communicating to staff at all levels the organisation’s strategic plan and their personal contribution towards it
3. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines.
4. Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving.
5. Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer-term implications.
6. Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities.
7. Attention to detail and a proven ability to keep accurate and reliable records.
8. Good organisational and time management skills.

Desirable criteria:

1. Experience of working in tissue culture
2. Knowledge and understanding of mitochondrial assays
3. Experience of reviewing individual progress and performance, and embedding organisational strategy into individual performance planning.
4. Experience in developing and maintaining a network of contacts throughout own work area.
5. Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.

About the Team

Join an inspiring and collaborative newly formed contract research organisation. Mitotype Precision Labs is a spin-out company from the University of Sheffield with a dedicated team of scientists, project leaders and commercial experts. Situated in the prestigious Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), a purpose-built research facility, which was opened in November 2010. The Institute houses clinical and basic scientists from the Department of Neuroscience and the primary focus is research into neurodegenerative disorders such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

For further information about Mitotype Precision Labs and SITRAN, visit:

www.mitotypeprecisionlabs.com

www.shef.ac.uk/sitran

Reward Package

Salary for this grade: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum.

This post is permanent, with a 3-month probationary period.

This post is full-time: 35 hr week, with expected weekend work.

This role has been identified as a full-time post, but we are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities with our staff, which benefits both the individual and Mitotype Precision Labs. Opportunities to work from home will be limited due to the lab-based nature of this role. Therefore, we would consider flexible delivery of the role, subject to meeting the business needs of the post. If you wish to explore flexible working opportunities in relation to this post, we encourage you to email the contact listed below.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mitotype Precision Labs is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity of background, experience, and perspective drives innovation and excellence in research. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fair and equal treatment for all applicants.

Selection – Next Steps

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]

Please include ResTech2025 in the subject line.

Closing date: 20th June. Please note that applications may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Following the closing date, we will contact you by email to let you know whether or not you have been shortlisted to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

It is anticipated that interviews and other selection actions will be held between the 23rd June and 4th July. Full details will be provided to invited candidates.

Informal enquiries

For enquiries about this job, contact: Toby Burgess at [e-mail] or Lizzie Stephen at [e-mail] and a virtual call can be arranged

Criminal records check

Please note that due to the duties of this post, the appointee will be required to obtain a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Check.