About the role
The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint an experienced Technician in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences.
As a Technician, your role will be to provide specific technical support in relation to biological samples collected during multiple clinical trials. This will involve receiving, cataloguing and keeping ongoing records of the samples and communicating with our collaborators. You will use in-house developed methods to analyse the samples and communicate the results to your line manager.
This position is offered as a full-time, fixed-term contract for 6 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
About you
The successful candidate will have a technical or scientific education to ONC or NVQ3 level with previous technical work experience in a comparable setting. You will have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures as well as excellent IT skills.
You will have the ability to produce and record accurate laboratory data and be able to troubleshoot technical problems, taking the appropriate action. You will be a highly motivated individual with good practical and communication skills who works well as part of a team.
For more information on the role and its responsibilities, please see the Job Summary Form.
Additional information
Informal queries are welcome to Dr Roisin Thomas at rct21@leicester.ac.uk.
Applications for job share will be considered.
Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share, fixed-term contract for 6 months.
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