Senior Transgenic Technician

Job title:

Senior Transgenic Technician

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE06: £32,982- £38,205 per annumCorporate Services Group / Bioresearch & Veterinary ServicesFull-time: 35 hours per weekOpen-endedWe are looking for a Senior Transgenic Technician to join our team.The Opportunity:This a technical position which involves providing specialised and expert technical support and training for the generation and cryopreservation of transgenic research models of a high quality and professional service. Candidates are required to have proven experience and competence in techniques related to transgenic model generation such as injection of embryonic stem cells into blastocysts, pronuclear injections, electroporation, cryopreservation and embryo transfer. They must hold, or be willing to hold, a Home Office Personal Licence. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team and independently supporting researchers, junior staff and facility management with clear communication skills. They will have the ability to provide authoritative technical advice to management and other staff members. Due to the nature of the role, they may be required to work out of office hours from time to time. On occasion, they may be required to provide husbandry services, care and welfare checks, as dictated by the business needs. All staff are actively encouraged to develop their Continued Personal Development personal skills and techniques-base by access to internal and external training programmes.Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job:Essential

• Relevant academic/vocational qualifications at HNC level and relevant work experience in a transgenic production environment.
• Hold, or be willing to hold a Home Office Personal Licence.
• Proven experience and competence in techniques related to transgenic animal generation such as injection of embryonic stem (ES) cells into blastocysts, pronuclear injections, electroporation, cryopreservation and embryo transfer.
• Experience in the supervision and mentoring of members of staff.
• Proven ability to effectively and clearly communicate to a wide variety of staff and researchers at all levels
• Demonstrable knowledge of IT systems including Word, Excel and databases.
• Ability to provide authoritative technical advice to management and other staff members.
• Excellent organisational skills, record keeping and attention for small details.

Desirable

• Experience in the maintenance of complex transgenic breeding programs.
• NACWO Qualification.
• RAnTech Qualification.
• Experience specifically with a Facility Management Database.

Click for full job description.As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £32,982- £38,205
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 4 October 2024Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held w/c 21 October 2024If you do not hear from us by 14 October 2024, we will not be taking your application any further and we thank you for your interest in the post and our department.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Bioresearch and Veterinary ServicesCorporate Services GroupAbout UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the teamBioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) are responsible for the housing, care and management of animals used in biomedical research at the university. Around 120 BVS staff provide Home Office, veterinary, and technical support for our researchers to ensure optimal animal welfare, high quality research, and compliance with all relevant legislation across multiple sites.For more information see our websiteOur vision is to provide an excellent professional service that prioritises animal welfare whilst supporting our world leading research. We endeavour to work according to our CARE values: Caring for animals, Active communication, Respecting others, Excellent service. We are also a UK Leader in Openness, engaging wherever possible with opportunities to discuss our work, including our public website

Expected salary

£32982 – 38205 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 02:11:04 GMT

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