Research Technician

Job title:

Analysis Technician

Firm

College of Glasgow

Job description

Analysis TechnicianAnalysis TechnicianGrade 6Job GoalTo handle all technical points of the analysis on behalf of the Principal Investigator Professor Alberto Sanz Montero, together with offering specialist technical experience within the related self-discipline and being chargeable for the creation/arrange and/or operation of all technical sources to help the supply of analysis aims for the Sanz laboratory. As well as, the postholder will undertake a spread of technical help actions in keeping with the School/Institute/College Technique.Essential Duties and Duties1. Undertake specialist technical points within the Sanz laboratory that investigates ageing utilizing Drosophila melanogaster, as a member of the analysis group.2. Present specialist technical recommendation to the analysis crew together with analysis, educating, and technical workers. In addition to undergraduate and post-graduate/PhD college students and the place required, help the day-to-day supervision of scholars throughout the analysis group.3. Progress the technical points of the analysis aims of the analysis grants of the Sanz Laboratory in accordance with pre- decided timescales as set out by the PI.4. Independently generate concepts and implement agreed proposals for experimental methods to enhance the effectivity within the ageing analysis carried out by the laboratory. This contains however will not be restricted to – enchancment of lifespan measurements, quantification of single gene expression or evaluation of mitochondrial perform in vivo.5. Design and create experiments, techniques, protocols, gear, and/or different technical sources to help the supply of analysis aims. This contains optimisation of time, materials, and human sources to finish the tasks on time.6. Preserve updated with developments in related analysis/technical areas and throughout the broader self-discipline to make sure contribution to analysis objectives is optimised. This contains investigating the related literature and presenting within the lab conferences. Moreover, offering enter to Institute/School technical workshops.7. Be chargeable for the administration of technical points of the analysis venture, together with the place related, administration of the laboratory, technical sources, and technical workers. Guarantee operational supply of technical sources is optimised and search to constantly enhance the technical service. Be sure gear is working and works inside optimum technical parameters. This contains being accountable of the alarm system for freezers, fridges, and fly incubators.8. Be chargeable for troubleshooting advanced technical issues, together with points with the design and operation of technical sources and/or with the info which is generated. Cope with estates and exterior contractors to keep up the laboratory amenities optimally working.9. Undertake advanced information evaluation, figuring out traits, issues or anomalies, and current findings clearly to the analysis group and/or to wider audiences by way of displays or inside acceptable analysis publications. This contains producing methods to analyse and retailer information in a reproducible method and educate different members of the laboratory how you can use them.10. Delegated budgetary duty, creating spending plans, monitoring outgoings and targets and offering abstract studies to the PI as required. This contains ordering, approving the orders and making certain that orders are delivered and charged to acceptable sources of funding.11. Be chargeable for the day-to-day administration of and compliance with related Well being and Security and/or different specialist authorized necessities. Keep all vital data in accordance with set necessities, maintain updated with developments or authorized adjustments related to the work of the analysis group and advise and prepare group members as acceptable. Report any potential points to the PI and/or related inside or exterior our bodies timeously. This contains educate new members of workers and ensure the comply with acceptable steerage.12. Work collaboratively with others, together with throughout the wider School/Institute/College and the place related with exterior contacts, to reinforce the supply of the analysis goals and help the broader strategic goals of the College.13. Present in-depth data, options, and recommendation referring to culturing Drosophila melanogaster flies and performing assays to check adjustments in mitochondrial perform throughout ageing and the way manipulation of mitochondrial perform contributes to increase wholesome lifespan.The above duties will not be exhaustive and the postholder will likely be required to undertake every other related duties as required by the PI/line supervisor that are commensurate with the grade of the submit.{Qualifications}Important:A1. Scottish Credit score and Qualification Framework degree 8 [Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4, Higher National Diploma] or equal, and expertise of private improvement in an identical position.A2. Important breath or depth of technical data on Drosophila melanogaster tradition and mitochondrial biology.A3. Updated data of related legislative necessities relevant to the position, together with however not restricted to Well being and Security.A4. Diploma or equal in related self-discipline fascinating. Working in the direction of Skilled Registration with related physique.Fascinating:B1. Scottish Credit score and Qualification Framework degree 10 (Honours diploma) or equal in related scientific self-disciplineB2. Working in the direction of Skilled Registration with the Institute of Science & Know-how to RSciTech degree, or above.Information, Abilities and ExpertiseImportant:C1. Demonstrable specialist technical expertise aligned to tradition of Drosophila flies and measure of mitochondrial perform. Particulars of the self-discipline/venture are as described within the post- particular info and advert.C2. Important IT expertise, together with proficient person of related specialist or bespoke software program packages.C3. Important analytical and problem-solving functionality, together with excessive diploma of accuracy and a spotlight to element when coping with advanced informationC4. Confirmed interpersonal and communication expertise, together with the power to know, conceptualise and interpret technical necessities of a analysis group and adapt personal model to satisfy the wants of othersC5. Wonderful crew working expertise and the place related to the submit, supervisory or line administration expertise.C6. Potential to plan and prioritise a broad vary of technical work to satisfy competing calls for.C7. Important related work expertise inside an identical analysis atmosphere, together with proof of earlier outputs {and professional} improvement.C8. Expertise of understanding and deciphering advanced technical necessities of service customers and implementing acceptable strategies of attaining their wants.C9. Expertise of managing budgets, together with approving spends and monitoring outgoings on behalf of others.C10. Expertise of working independently in progressing and delivering analysis objectives inside set timescales.FascinatingD1. Expertise with cell and molecular biology methods, notably qPCR measurements.D2. Expertise in growing and troubleshooting novel strategiesD3. Expertise in supervising graduate and/or undergraduate college students in a laboratoryJob OptionsDimensions: To contribute to the protected and properly organised functioning of the laboratory, comprised of a Principal Investigator, 1 PDRA, 1 Analysis Assistant, 3 PhD, and 1 technician. Coordinate with different technical and non-technical workers to carry out and ship inter-group analysis tasks. This contains different fly teams inside and out of doors of the College in addition to collaborators of the Sanz laboratory.
Planning and Organising: Plan and organise a spread of specialized technical help actions.
Efficient organisation and time administration to make sure that deadlines are met and priorities are properly managed. Organise and handle laboratory infrastructure and to answer the day after day operating necessities of the lab.
Collaboration and interplay with PI and analysis group to make sure analysis aims are met.
Resolution Making: Carry out laboratory experiments and train initiative and judgement to make selections on a day-to-day foundation in relation to experimental protocols.
Present enter into selections on experimental approaches. Chargeable for buying consumables and provides, inside funds, and in session with different members of the analysis group.
Help the PI with the logistics of day after day operating of the laboratory. Make selections about working safely and minimising dangers.Management that well being and security protocols are in place and are carried out as required.Inner/Exterior Relationships: Work together with colleagues and college students within the laboratory and RI/College for technical recommendation and to keep up a wholesome and productive working atmosphere.
Liaise with exterior collaborators on tasks as required. Liaise with suppliers frequently to make sure greatest costs and high quality consumables are obtained and ample inventory provides are maintained.
Liaise with Estates and Buildings colleagues in addition to exterior contractors as vital to make sure the graceful operation of the laboratory. Liaise with any member of the broader school workers, as vital, together with different members of technical workers, amenities, IT and educational workers.
Downside Fixing: React to technical queries and troubleshoot issues as they come up.
Present technical and logistical options referring to gear and experiments. Use initiative and judgement to resolve issues inside personal data base, referring to educational workers when vital.
Assessment and implement refinements to procedures to be able to maximise effectivity. Help with scholar studying wants/necessities.
Different:The postholder will likely be based mostly within the Analysis Institute of Molecular Cell and Techniques Biology throughout the School of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, however could also be required to vary location as required after acceptable session.Phrases and SituationsWage will likely be Grade 6, £32,332 – £36,024 every year.This submit is full time, and has funding for as much as 14 MonthsAs a part of Staff UofG you’ll be a member of a world altering, inclusive group, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.As a valued member of our crew, you’ll be able to anticipate:1 A heat welcoming and fascinating organisational tradition, the place your abilities are developed and nurtured, and success is well known and shared.2 A superb employment bundle with beneficiant phrases and situations together with 41 days of depart for full time workers, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, advantages and low cost packages.3 A versatile method to working.4 A dedication to help your well being and wellbeing, together with a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new workers becoming a member of the College https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/workers/healthwellbeing/.We imagine that we will solely attain our full potential by way of the abilities of all. Equality, variety and inclusion are on the coronary heart of our values. Functions are notably welcome from throughout our communities and particularly folks from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) group, and different protected traits who’re under-represented throughout the College. Learn extra on how the College promotes and embeds all points of equality and variety inside our group https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.We promote the rules of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and maintain bronze, silver and gold awards throughout the College.We’re investing in our organisation, and we’ll put money into you too. Please go to our web site https://www.gla.ac.uk/discover/jobs/ for extra info.Emptiness Ref : 143008 Shut Date : 08-Apr-2024 23:45

Anticipated wage

£32332 – 36024 per yr

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Solar, 24 Mar 2024 03:24:06 GMT

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