Senior Protein Production & Purification Technician

The University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh's School of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced technician to provide specialist technical support within the Edinburgh Protein Production Facility (EPPF).

The postholder will help ensure the efficient running, maintenance and development of the facility, supporting users across the University and external partners with protein expression, purification, and experimental design.

Qualifications

• Experience with protein expression and purification in a research setting.
• Familiarity with modern liquid chromatography systems and upkeep.
• Strong laboratory skills and knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to advise on workflows for QC of protein reagents.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support within the Edinburgh Protein Production Facility (EPPF).
• Ensure efficient running, maintenance and development of the facility.
• Support users across the University and external partners with protein expression and purification.
• Advise on experimental design and biophysical workflows for QC of protein reagents.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Biophysical platforms

Lab safety

Communication skills

Tools

Liquid chromatography systems

Job description

The University of Edinburgh's School of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced technician to provide specialist technical support within the Edinburgh Protein Production Facility (EPPF).

The postholder will help ensure the efficient running, maintenance and development of the facility, supporting users across the University and external partners with protein expression, purification, and experimental design.