Research Technician (75586)

Research Technician (75586) Liverpool

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Full Time Liverpool 26396 - 30502 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Avaliable Job Today

Reference:
MAR20237728

Expiry date:
18:59, Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

Location:
Liverpool

Salary:
£26,396.00 - £30,502.00 Per Annum

Benefits:
30 days annual leave and bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days; Generous occupational pension schemes etc.

Duration:
Appointment for 12 months


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Research Technician to join our team involved in developing analytical methods for new insecticidal materials and examining insecticide metabolism.

As the Research Technician, you will be working with external clients on behalf of LSTM and will be responsible for providing technical assistance in insecticide quantification, metabolism assays and in techniques used to diagnose insecticide resistance. Additionally you will also provide technical support for research programs within the Department of vector Biology.

Key Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

  • Prepare and develop HPLC and potentially other analytical methods for insecticide analysis
  • Develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for characterising insecticide content
  • Conduct HPLC and other analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry to quantify insecticide levels
  • Prepare recombinant mosquito proteins for insecticide metabolism assays
  • Collate and assess data using Excel, Prism and statistics software
  • Prepare written data reports and presentation summaries for the Line Manager and funders
  • Provide initial analysis of data and draft sections of reports for funders and external collaborators

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you evidence experience of working with HPLC and maintaining laboratory data and record keeping whilst working within a research laboratory. It is also vital that you demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures and must be able to adapt protocols from published literature.

You will bring strong numeracy and analytical skills to the role, with the ability to collate data and conduct basic data analysis as well as excellent report writing and communication skills required to learn and communicate new research techniques.

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

  • 30 days annual leave and bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
  • Generous occupational pension schemes
  • Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
  • Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
  • Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Closing Date: 22 March 2023

Application Process: To apply for the position please upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.


LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Research Technician (75586)
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

www.lstmed.ac.uk
Islamabad, United Kingdom
Janet Hemingway
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
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