Research Technician

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Exciting opportunity for a new Research Assistant position in our Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence in Plymouth. The centre currently hosts three research groups with about 25 researchers including PhD students working in state-of-the-art facilities: ****The facilities have a laboratory manager, a senior research assistant and a senior cell culture technician as well as additional research support staff. Our centre also hosts a large biobank of brain tumours. You will be working under experienced supervision and be part of a friendly, multicultural and collaborative growing team. Initially the position, grade 3/4, is for three years. Experience in cell culture and biobank curation, handling human bio samples is of advantage. Duties will include be responsible of all aspect of cell culture, growing and routine testing of cell line, media and buffer preparation, ordering of consumables, helping to maintain cleanliness and generally ensuring the smooth running of the facilities Opportunities for personal development as well as engagement with the vibrant and cross disciplinary research community will be available. If you wish to discuss the position further informally, please contact Prof C Oliver Hanemann. **** However, applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below. General information about applying for a research degree at University of Plymouth is available at here Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 14 March 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 3 years due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description – Grade 3 Job Description – Grade 4 Additional Faculty Information
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£20,600 - £25,627 per annum - Grade 3 or 4 depending on experience
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
The centre currently hosts three research groups with about 25 researchers including PhD students working in state-of-the-art facilities: ****The
facilities have a laboratory manager, a senior research assistant and a senior cell culture technician as well as additional research support staff. Our centre also hosts a large biobank of brain tumours.
You will be working under experienced supervision and be part of a friendly, multicultural and collaborative growing team. Initially the position, grade 3/4, is for three years. Experience in cell culture and biobank curation, handling human bio samples is of advantage. Duties will include be responsible of all aspect of cell culture, growing and routine testing of cell line, media and buffer preparation, ordering of consumables, helping to maintain cleanliness and generally ensuring the smooth running of the facilities
Opportunities for personal development as well as engagement with the vibrant and cross disciplinary research community will be available.
If you wish to discuss the position further informally, please contact Prof C Oliver Hanemann. ****
However, applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.
General information about applying for a research degree at University of Plymouth is available at here
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 14 March 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 3 years due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
Job Description – Grade 3
Job Description – Grade 4
Additional Faculty Information
A8399
£20,600 - £25,627 per annum - Grade 3 or 4 depending on experience
20600
20600
25627
Professional/Support Services
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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