Research Technician (0.8FTE) (TC899) in University of East Anglia

Biomedical Research Centre

Salary from £30,505 per annum, with an annual increment up to £36,924 per annum, pro rata

Fixed Term

Technical (TC)

07 Nov 2024

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Research Technician (0.8FTE) (TC899)

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Faculty of Science
BioMedical Research Centre, School of Biological Sciences

Research Technician (0.8FTE)
Ref: TC899

Salary on appointment will be £30,505 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £36,924 per annum (pro rata).

UEA has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician to assist in the research under the supervision of Dr Amer Rana to work on testing cell transfection methods.

The aim of the project is to test cell transfection methods and assess transfection efficiency using qPCR and protein expression analyses.

Key duties of the role include following experimental designs set by the Principal Investigator, suggesting improvements to experimental designs and producing your own experimental designs. Working in a team environment you will contribute to the general running of the lab, but also work independently managing your own project and time to complete project deadlines. You will follow cell and molecular biology protocols. Performing primary cell line culture, iPSC maintenance and differentiation, cell transfection, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, QPCR, immunostaining and western blotting.

You will have essential skills in producing your own experimental designs, project management, cell line culture, cell transfection, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, QPCR, immunostaining and desirable skills in iPSC maintenance and differentiation, and western blotting.

This part-time (0.8FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2025. You will be required to work some out of hours and weekends to be negotiated with the Principal Investigator and other lab members.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 7 November 2024

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Amer Rana via email: [email protected].

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