Protein Production Research Technician United Kingdom
Job description
Department
The University of York’s internationally recognised Bioscience Technology Facility, based in the Department of Biology, is seeking to recruit a conscientious and enthusiastic research technician to support the activities of the Protein Expression team within the wider Protein Production and Molecular Interactions Laboratories. The Protein Production laboratory provides expert support, advice, experimental design, training, and service provision for a wide range of recombinant protein expression and characterisation applications to researchers from within the University of York and the external scientific community. We provide access to equipment for liquid-handling, protein purification, fermentation and quality assessment, and also undertake a continually developing portfolio of service work covering a variety of protein expression systems. The post-holder will play a key role in the everyday running and activities of this busy and wide-ranging lab.
As a signatory of the Science Council’s Technician Commitment, the University of York strongly supports technical career development, and part of this programme is the drive to recruit new talent into the technical profession in higher education.
Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual, with knowledge of a range of molecular biology, microbiology and protein expression techniques. They will work with the senior lab members to develop our production capabilities using multi-platform expression systems (bacterial to mammalian cell, up to fermentation scale); protein purification and QC. They will contribute to lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance, and to routine service provision and sample quality control. They will also provide guidance, technical support and training to project students, academic and research staff within and external to the University.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
- Degree in an appropriate science discipline or equivalent level of knowledge
- Competent in use of advanced technical equipment and techniques covering molecular biology, microbiology, cell culture and protein expression.
- Relevant practical knowledge of protein production instrument operation, sample preparation and data analysis.
- Ability to perform complex technical tasks to a consistent high standard with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate & plan work as required.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: contact Dr Jared Cartwright at [email protected] or Dr Peter O’Toole at [email protected].
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
