Senior Plant Cell Biology Technician - Lab & Transgenics

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Warwick in Coventry is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join the Johnson group within the School of Life Sciences. You will contribute to plant cell biology experiments, generate and maintain plant lines, and help run the lab.

This fixed-term, on-campus role offers training, collaboration, and mentoring, with a 36.5 hour week and a total salary range of £31,861 to £35,302 per annum.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience growing and maintaining plants in a laboratory, greenhouse, or controlled environment.
• Keep plants or cell cultures healthy and well-documented on a routine basis.
• Work independently on routine tasks and manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Generating and characterising novel transgenic plant lines and looking after lab plants and diatom cultures.
• Keeping stocks, inventories and equipment organised for efficient lab operation.
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues and students, sharing knowledge and skills.
• Developing new skills with available technical training and career mentoring.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Independent working

Team collaboration

Lab teaching

Job description

University of Warwick in Coventry is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join the Johnson group within the School of Life Sciences. You will contribute to plant cell biology experiments, generate and maintain plant lines, and help run the lab.

This fixed-term, on-campus role offers training, collaboration, and mentoring, with a 36.5 hour week and a total salary range of £31,861 to £35,302 per annum.