Faculty of Science
School of Biological Sciences
Laboratory Technician
Ref: TC947
Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
Are
you a reliable and enthusiastic biologist keen to work in a
collaborative and interdisciplinary environment? Do you have extensive
molecular and microbiology skills with meticulous attention to
detail? An exciting opportunity is available to join the Davidson Lab at
the School of Biological Sciences as a Laboratory Technician.
UEA
has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for
research in the UK. Our
research explores how gut microbiome-host interactions shape wildlife
biology,
with of focus on birds. You will characterise gut microbiomes through
microbial culturing, DNA extraction and whole-genome sequencing.
As a Laboratory Technician you will be associated with a NERC Pushing
the Frontiers grant to PI Dr Gabrielle Davidson, and Co-I Professor
Lindsay Hall (University of Birmingham; Quadram Institute). In this
role, you will be based at UEA and
perform some laboratory work at the Quadram Institute. You
will optimise culturing protocols, isolate microbial strains, perform in
vitro assays, and preserve microbial strains for
probiotic development. You will manage sample collections and databases,
keep detailed laboratory notes, and report results to the PI and
colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in
departmental seminars and activities in a highly collegiate
environment.
You will have:
- Experience in microbiology and handling bacterial cultures.
- Experience with in vitro assays, phenotypic and biochemical testing.
- Experience in DNA extraction and preparing samples for next generation sequencing.
- Knowledge of unit conversion and dilutions.
- Meticulous aseptic technique.
You
must be able to meet the essential criteria within the person
specification. Basic data organisation skills in R language, experience with bacterial cultures and probiotics and additional relevant laboratory
skills would be advantageous.
This on-site full-time post is available from 1 October 2026 for 22 months.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, 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:
- 34 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.
- The successful applicant will join the Centre for Microbial Interactions which
is one of the world's largest groupings of microbiology expertise
spanning a broad remit of active research areas. You will benefit from a
dynamic and diverse research environment at Norwich Research Park
exploring microbial interactions across a wide range of scales and
disciplines. Our established infrastructure and collaborative culture
provide an excellent platform to drive high-quality research and
innovation, forge global partnerships, and train the next generation of
microbiologists.
Closing date: 20 July 2026
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