Technician

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Sheffield is seeking a part-time technician to join a dynamic lab team focusing on ageing-related molecular and cellular changes in zebrafish. The position offers flexibility and the potential for career development, particularly for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD. Key expertise in reproductive biology and histology is required.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to staff development

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Good fundamental knowledge of Reproductive Biology, Histopathology, and Physiology.
• Expertise in Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, and microscopy imaging.
• Basic ImageJ knowledge and experience in image analysis is preferred.
• Previous adult zebrafish histology experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as part of a small team focusing on ageing-related molecular and cellular changes.
• Work with Zebrafish and contribute to experimental planning and execution.
• Contribute to histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and microscopy imaging.
• Assist with basic image analysis, preferably with ImageJ experience.
• Maintain a productive and safe laboratory environment.

Skills

Reproductive Biology

Histopathology

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy imaging

ImageJ

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a team player to join our lab to help us finish a project on understanding the fundamental molecular and cellular changes of the testis with ageing, which may underpin increased morbidity in the offspring of older fathers. The job would suit someone who would be willing to work part-time 2 days per week until September and full-time, 5 days a week, from September until end of April. You would be joining a dynamic, small team based at the Bateson Centre, in Firth Court, at the University of Sheffield. The PI is committed to their staff career development and this technician position could be a good starting point for a candidate wanting to pursue a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as part of a small team within the lab focusing on the project about ageing-related molecular and cellular changes in the testis.
• Work with Zebrafish as a model organism and contribute to experimental planning and execution.
• Contribute to histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy imaging, and related image acquisition/analysis.
• Assist with basic image analysis, with preference for candidates having ImageJ experience. Prior adult zebrafish histology experience is advantageous.
• Maintain a productive and safe laboratory environment and support staff development when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Good fundamental knowledge of Reproductive Biology, Histopathology and Physiology.
• Expertise in Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence and microscopy imaging.
• Basic ImageJ knowledge and experience in image analysis is preferred.
• Previous adult zebrafish histology experience is advantageous.

About the Role

The position is based at the Bateson Centre, in Firth Court, University of Sheffield. The PI is committed to staff career development and this technician role could be a stepping stone for a candidate pursuing a PhD.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and more. Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.