Laboratory Technician (10320)

28 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Rosalind Franklin Institute

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

21 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology. 

We are seeking a laboratory technician to join the Rosalind Franklin Institute in a full-time capacity. You will join a team of support scientists to help maintain an excellent level of service across the Structural Biology laboratories of the institute. Responsibilities will include fundamental aspects of laboratory support (ordering, waste management, media preparation etc.) as well as more specialist technical tasks (instrument maintenance, cell and tissue culture, health, and safety reviews etc.) Appropriate training will be provided where relevant. Your work will help the institute deliver on its goal of world leading research in the physical and biological sciences. 

Responsibilities

You will:

• Assist with general lab operations including maintaining a clean, safe and well-stocked working environment.
• Carry out safe disposal of laboratory waste, including operation of glass washing machines and autoclaves.
• Prepare of common laboratory materials (stock reagents and aliquots).
• Assist in maintenance of scientific equipment and assessment/procurement of new instrumentation.
• Write and updating risk assessment (RA) and standard operating procedure (SOP) documents, as well as train users on safe and effective working practices.
• Maintain appropriate records of laboratory activities. Where required, provide data for, or contribute to reporting including publications and scientific presentations.
• Support for basic protein purification activities.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)
• Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service)
• Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories
• Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels
• Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox)
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling)
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus
• Free on-site parking
• Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role on our website.

About us: The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology.

Location: The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe. 

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy . 

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!

To be considered for this role, please send a CV and cover letter through explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please including information about your education and work experience.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 21st April 2024; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.

Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/laboratory-technician-554897.html

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Rosalind Franklin Institute

Country

United Kingdom

Postal Code

OX11 0FA

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/laboratory-technician-554897.html

Contact

City

Harwell

Website

https://www.rfi.ac.uk/

Street

Harwell Campus, Fermi Ave

Postal Code

OX11 0FA

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED