The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Technician in the Wellcome-Wolfson Inst for Experimental Medicine. The successful candidate will provide laboratory support for the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium team within QUB. The COG-UK consortium has been created to deliver large-scale and rapid whole-genome SARS-CoV-2 virus sequencing to local NHS centres and the UK government. QUB is one of twelve academic partners providing sequencing and analysis capacity to the consortium, which also comprises NHS organisations, the four Public Health Agencies of the UK and the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
The role will involve practical laboratory work amplifying SARS-CoV-2 genomes and preparation of libraries for next generation sequencing. This will involve working closely with the QUB Genomics CTU who will provide access to the required technology platforms including an Echo liquid handler and Illumina and Oxford nanopore sequencers. In addition to gaining experience with cutting-edge molecular genetic techniques there will be the opportunity to assist with innovation and development of more effective protocols.
The successful candidate must have:
- Academic and or vocational qualifications i.e. OND/ONC and/or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in biology, medical laboratory sciences or related subject.
- 2 years relevant work experience, which may include both hands-on laboratory experience or time spent studying molecular biology, such as nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, DNA sequencing
- Demonstrable experience in carrying out practical laboratory tasks to a consistently high standard
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues and COSHH regulations
Informal enquires may be directed to Fiona Rogan: [email protected]
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
Closing date: Monday 11 October 2021
Anticipated interview date: Monday 25 October 2021
Please click Apply or visit www.qub.ac.uk/jobs for further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences and our attractive reward package.
Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcomes applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ are currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our work in relation to Gender Equality (Athena SWAN), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index), Disability and Race (Race Equality Charter) please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity and/or www.qub.ac.uk/qgi
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