Senior Research Technician

Job title:

Senior Research Technician

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:UE07: £39,347.00 – £46,974.00 Per Annum.CMVM / Edinburgh Research Centre.Open Ended Contract – Permanent.Full Time – 35 Hours Per Week.The Opportunity:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Technician to join the Rheumatology research team at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer. The post holder will have extensive experience in skeletal joint biology and arthritis research, and enthusiasm to support an internationally competitive research programme which builds upon or shows synergy with those of other research groups at the University of Edinburgh. The post holder will also contribute to daily supervision of laboratory students.This is an open-ended (i.e. permanent) post and is full-time (35 hours per week).Your skills and attributes for success:

• Extensive experience in skeletal joint biology and arthritis research, and with histology and microscopy techniques relevant to the area of research.
• Ability to optimise and validate laboratory techniques.
• Proven ability to contribute to writing manuscripts and reports.
• Experience in the provision of day-to-day supervision of laboratory students.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Click to view a copy of the full job description.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347 – £46,974
• 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 benefitsChampioning 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).Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 13 August 2024.

Unless 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.The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.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:The Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre brings together cancer scientists and clinicians from across the University of Edinburgh, delivering outstanding cancer research and improved patient care. With full integration of the Edinburgh Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre and the Host and Tumour Profiling Unit, our scientific and technological expertise results in new therapies being developed for patients faster.To find out more visitThe CRUK Edinburgh Centre is part of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). This partnership with MRC Human Genetics Unit and Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine Centre aims to understand development and disease by using the latest developments in genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science. The partnership provides access to state of the art scientific facilities, scientific infrastructure and business support, including on site Advanced Imaging Resource, Animal Model support, Bioinformatics Analysis Core, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry, HTPU microarray. The IGC also offers a highly collegial environment with excellent local career development support, active social, wellbeing and sustainability related groups making it a very desirable and supportive working environment.To find out more visit

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:57:46 GMT

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