Laboratory Technician Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
UOE06- £31,396 - £36,024
MVM/R(D)SVS/Roslin Institute
Full-time 35 Hours per week
Open ended
We are looking for an organised forward-thinker with a positive attitude to support the work and personnel of the Clinical Veterinary Sciences department within the Roslin Institute, be involved in a diverse range of research projects and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of laboratory activities.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
The Opportunity:
The successful applicant will join a vibrant team of multi-disciplinary researchers in the Clinical Veterinary Sciences department in the Roslin Institute. The role will involve a unique opportunity to develop both laboratory and management skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Solid knowledge in modern molecular and cell biology techniques, in vitro approaches and preferably a good grounding in cancer biology.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively. Prior experience of laboratory management.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect: (Can be tailored)
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme , staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
The 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.
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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