Senior Technician (Research – Synthetic Biology And Genomics)

We are now seeking to recruit a skilled Senior Technician (Research Synthetic Biology and Genomics) to join the team with a good understanding and practical experience of modern molecular Biology and biochemistry techniques, including media preparation for bacteria and yeast cell culture.

A strong ethos for team-based working and the ability to communicate comfortably with interdisciplinary research scientists will be essential for the success in this critical role.

As a member of the Cai lab, you will be responsible for the routine preparation of common lab media and solutions, cleaning and autoclaving of lab glassware, as well as assisting with research projects under the supervision of the PI. You will work on multiple Synthetic Biology projects working closely with members of the SYNBIOCHEM centre and members from the Cai lab. You will also 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.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Reporting to: Derren Heyes, Senior Technical Specialist, Biophysical and Biochemical Sciences based in the lab of Patrick Cai

Email: Derren.heyes@manchester.ac.uk or yizhi.cai@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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