Technician (Grade 4)

Job title:

Technician (Grade 4)

Company

Queen’s University Belfast

Job description

The position is in the laboratories of Professor Imre Lengyel at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The project is funded by an NIH program grant that aims to identify the molecular background of calcification in the eye and brain, leading to sight and cognitive loss in retinal and brain degeneration. Experience in cell culture and animal models and general laboratory tasks is key for the post.We seek a reliable person to help manage the laboratory and ensure the project’s success. The person will work with postdocs, PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students and should be a team player with good communication skills.About the person:The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: * Hold academic and/or vocational qualifications e.g NVQ3, 2 A Levels, ONC/OND, City and Guilds level 3 or equivalents in a relevant subject

• Have 2 years work experience in a relevant role to include:

• Experience in handling and maintaining experimental animal models, particularly mice.
• Experience in handling and maintaining cells in culture.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.This post is available for 38 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.What we offer:Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more atQueen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit .Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2015 – 2025 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply –
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Expected salary

£28456 per year

Location

Belfast

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:29:08 GMT

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