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Senior Research Technician - School of Biosciences - 107715 - Grade 5
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$30k–$32k/yr
Full-time, Temporary
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 7d ago
Apply by Aug 26
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves performing benchwork and managing laboratory logistics, including the maintenance of Drosophila stocks and experimental equipment. You will also provide technical advice to researchers and students while ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, or biochemistry and possess in-depth practical knowledge of laboratory methods. Previous experience in fly work, cloning, and biochemical assays is considered a strong advantage.
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Position Details
School of Biosciences
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,062 to £31,900, with potential progression once in post to £35,883
Grade: 5
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to February 2028
Closing date: 26th August 2026
Role Summary
The Ma group (http://themalab.co.uk), based in the School of Biosciences at the University of Birmingham, studies mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) transmission and maintenance. We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our dynamic group by performing benchwork (85%) and providing assistance on various lab logistics (15%).
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics or biochemistry, and some basic knowledge on mitochondrial biology. Previous experience in fly work, cloning and basic biochemical assays such as Western Blot are a strong advantage. The candidate is also expected to be organised and a good team player. This position will be supervised by Prof Hansong Ma.
Main Duties
You will be responsible for assisting in managing the experimental and laboratories.
You will use your in-depth knowledge of methods and procedures to advise on techniques and experimental procedures being used by researchers and/or students. This will involve communicating with colleagues at a range of levels and inexperienced students.
You will need to be able to diagnose and resolve problems and suggest solutions in regard to techniques and experiments.
Carry out specialist technical and experimental procedures which will need you to use your judgment to assess the correct technique to use, and to consider how these may be improved, referring to your manager for approval on any proposed changes.
You will need to maintain accurate records of all techniques and experimental procedures you carry out, and for any other research activities you may be involved in including results.
Maintain Drosophila stocks.
Health and Safety duties
Proactive support for health and safety within the laboratory. This may include being required to look after a communal area as part of your duties. Comply with all current rules and ensure all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date.
Fully understand the safety aspects of equipment operation and be able to demonstrate/train staff (at all levels) on the correct usage of the equipment.
Ensuring that regular maintenance processes are carried out and that appropriate records are maintained.
Reporting any breaches or non-compliance with H&S procedures to the relevant manager(s).
Upholding the correct waste disposal stream as governed by College and local policy for laboratory.
General Administration and Organisation
Ensuring all records are accurate and kept up to date.
Proactively maintain stocks of consumables, and when required generate purchase order requisitions using University systems.
Receipt and correct storage of consumables/equipment and chemical reagents.
Ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a clean, functional and safe condition, reporting any problems through the appropriate channels.
Ensuring that PAT testing, calibration of equipment and locally and centrally held equipment inventories are up to date and maintained.
Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures.
Maintain a technical support based teaching laboratory website (how to guides for the preparation of materials, practical setup guides), and keeping these up to date as and when session requirements or protocols change or maintaining relevant research lab databases/records.
Other Duties
In collaboration with the relevant manager the post holder will take an active role in the training and mentoring process for junior or newly appointed staff.
Treats everyone with dignity and respect in line with current equality legislation.
A Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics or biochemistry.
A master’s degree in biology, genetics or biochemistry is a not required, but a strong plus.
In-depth practical knowledge of relevant technical and scientific methods.
Extensive experience of similar laboratory based work, together with familiarity with a wide range of laboratory equipment.
Positive service attitude and shows courtesy in dealing with others.
Ability to organise and manage own work load and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements.
Ability to work under minimal supervision but function as part of a team.
Knowledge of current legislation relevant to the role.
Knowledge of current H&S policies and ability to uphold same.
Proficiency in commonly used software packages.
Understands the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace
Ability to identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures relating to equality and diversity.
You will provide specialist expertise in your area and provide advice and support to a range of customers. You may supervise staff; even where you do not have supervisory responsibilities you will be expected to act as a role model for other staff. You may be involved in budget monitoring.
Planning and organising
You will be required to work independently on daily, weekly and monthly tasks but also on projects with medium-longer-term horizons without daily supervision. You will ensure that you have the resources required, which will require planning ahead and procurement of goods.
Problem solving and decision making
You will be able to research, modify and adapt protocols after consulting relevant manager, and prepare for research experiments. You will be able to uphold Health and Safety procedures. You will need to be confident in identifying problems, breaking them down and implementing solutions. Although you will work under the direction of more senior staff you will be able to carry out your work with a large amount of autonomy.
Internal and external relationships
This role will be advising and supporting research staff and/or students, and with external contacts such as company representatives.
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.
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