Technician (Research - Microbiology, Biochemistry and Tissue Culture)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic technician to provide technical support in Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Tissue Culture. The role involves preparing lab media, assisting with research projects, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to support excellence in research and education while enjoying comprehensive benefits including a market-leading pension scheme and excellent employee services.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Practical experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture techniques.
• Good understanding of lab procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to assist in training and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in lab media preparation and maintain stocks.
• Support ongoing research projects, particularly in mycobacteriology.
• Ensure compliance in health and safety procedures.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Tissue Culture

Lab Media Preparation

Education

Relevant Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive technician (Microbiology, Biochemistry and Tissue Culture) to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, the technician (Microbiology, Biochemistry and Tissue Culture) will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. FSE's research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.

We are now seeking to recruit a skilled senior technician to join the teams with a good understanding and practical experience of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture techniques. The purpose of this role is to:

• Provide expertise in lab media preparation for bacteria and tissue culture and maintain stocks.
• Prepare common lab media and solutions, clean and autoclave lab glassware. Monitor stocks and order as required.
• Support our ongoing research projects particularly in mycobacteriology, protein expression and tissue culture and will assist with research projects under the supervision of the PI.
• Carry out established experimental methods and protocols in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture. Maintain accurate experimental records, analyse and report on results.
• Work with the PI to ensure full compliance in health and safety procedures and be responsible for training / oversight of correct techniques (microbiology/tissue culture/radiation/chemical). Complete COSHH, RA and other safety forms required for the group.
• Assist the PI in organising research group activities, including lab meetings and other events, lab inductions, and ensure safety systems and procedures are kept up to date and relevant.
• Assist in the training and support of PhD and project students as required
• Work closely with senior technology leads to ensure the timely and appropriate flow of data and protocols across the platforms to support the scientific vision.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Derren Heyes

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.