Specialist Technician (Research Facility)

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

Specialist Technician (Research Facility)

The Berger Schaffitzel laboratories are seeking to fill a Specialist Research Technician post at the School of Biochemistry, University of Bristol UK.

You will manage the MultiBac baculovirus/insect cell facility and the molecular biology platforms, showing a high degree of independence and resourcefulness. You will underpin world-class research in molecular and structural biology.

You will participate in a vibrant and dynamic research environment in a laboratory developing and applying cutting edge technology to generate new knowledge and biological insights in a top 10 UK University, in one of the best cities to live in the UK.

What will you be doing?

You will be part of a leading research team engaged in transcription factor research. Showing a high degree of independence, you will manage, resource and operate the baculovirus/insect cell platform in the Eukaryotic Expression Facility (EEF), using the MultiBac technology developed by the Berger Schaffitzel team, and you will manage and operate the molecular biology platforms associated with MultiBac operations. Using cutting-edge technology, you will carry out and underpin world-class research relevant to gene regulation and fertility.

You should apply if

You:

• Enjoy working on cutting-edge projects in molecular and structural biology
• Are a dedicated team player
• Are independent and resourceful and excited about managing high-tech platforms including the MultiBac baculovirus/insect cell expression system
• Have experience with eukaryotic cell culture / tissue culture work

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/12/2027

Work pattern: Full-time

Grade: H

School/Unit: School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 23 November 2026

Selection timeline:

• Shortlisting: Tuesday 24 November 2026
• Interviews: Within week commencing 30 November 2026

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