Senior Research Technician (Internal Only) (MED104925)

Job title:

Senior Research Technician (Internal Only) (MED104925)

Company

University of Nottingham

Job description

£29,329 to £35,943 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.Closing Date
Monday 14 April 2025Reference
MED104925INTERNAL VACANCYThis vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.Applications are invited for the above role to provide technical support to 2 busy research areas within The School of Life Sciences, they are Drosophila research and Flow Cytometry.Within Drosophila research the role is to support 4 research groups with the monitoring and assisting in fly husbandry, organising the rotation of fly flipping, alongside maintaining a schedule of all stocks to ensure all lines remain in a healthy state.Within the Flow Cytometry research area the role is required to perform cell sorting, data acquisition and analysis for users, the role will be required to utilise previous knowledge and experience to interpret the requirements of researchers.The role holder will practically contribute to ongoing activities in the areas of mammalian cell culture, microscopy, dissecting, fixing and staining, and flow cytometry. Where required the role holder will assist in the interpretation of results.The role will be required to provide lab inductions for new starters and to ensure all local users adhere to Health and Safety guidelines and practices.The successful candidate will work with both academic and technical staff, have responsibilities including the planning and running of day-to-day requirements and in ensuring all purchasing, servicing and equipment repairs are coordinated and managed efficiently.We are seeking candidates that adopt a methodical approach to working to achieve work deadlines, have good communication skills, have knowledge of IT skills including ability to learn new software packages and experience in making large batch fly food.The post is offered on a permanent, full time contract (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.Informal enquiries may be addressed to Assistant Professor Marios Georgiou: marios.georgiou@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.Further details:Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see ourApplicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Please visit: for more information.For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our webpages.

Expected salary

£29329 – 35943 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:56:19 GMT

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