Senior Specialist Technician, MultiBac & Molecular Biology Platforms

University of Bristol; Clifton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol is seeking a Specialist Technician for the School of Biochemistry to lead the MultiBac baculovirus/insect cell facility and related molecular biology platforms. The role supports world-class research in gene regulation and fertility.

The post offers a fixed-term, full-time appointment in a vibrant UK university lab, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to high-impact studies in molecular and structural biology.

Qualifications

• Experience with eukaryotic cell culture and tissue culture work.
• Ability to manage high-tech platforms independently and with initiative.
• Strong team collaboration in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the baculovirus/insect cell platform within the EEF.
• Operate molecular biology platforms linked to MultiBac operations.
• Contribute to transcription factor and gene regulation research initiatives.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Baculovirus/MultiBac experience

Cell culture/tissue culture

Tools

MultiBac system

Molecular biology platforms

Job description

University of Bristol is seeking a Specialist Technician for the School of Biochemistry to lead the MultiBac baculovirus/insect cell facility and related molecular biology platforms. The role supports world-class research in gene regulation and fertility.

The post offers a fixed-term, full-time appointment in a vibrant UK university lab, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to high-impact studies in molecular and structural biology.