Senior Research Technician (110829-0825)
Senior Research Technician (110829-0825)
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About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor David Roper at david.roper@warwick.ac.uk.
Applications are invited to the role of graduate Senior Research Technician with a background in biochemistry or biological sciences.
About The Group/Team
You will provide core technical assistance to help characterise bacterial cellulose fibres in the research group of Professor David Roper in the School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick under the direct supervision and report to a senior laboratory researcher.
The role will be supporting the research project to alter, characterise and understand changes in biofilm/SCOBYs created by Komagateibacter rhaeticus. This is an ambitious research multi-organisation research project, aiming to produce customisable bacterial cellulose using synthetic biology and biomaterial characterisation.
You will be using techniques encompassing a wide-ranging area including molecular genetics, molecular biology and chemical modification. You will also contribute to sample preparation in support of more complex experiments including RNA-seq and biomaterial characterisation. A proactive attitude to work in, develop, contribute and take responsibility in this multi-partner project is a requirement for this role.
About You
You should have laboratory-based research bachelor’s level degree or equivalent laboratory experience in a relevant subject area (biochemistry, biological sciences, or similar).
You should have good organizational skills and high attention to detail. You should be able to work well both as part of a team and independently.
Expertise in molecular biology, biomaterial post-processing and molecular genetics is desirable.
Recruitment to this post will be subject to security clearance. We have been advised by the funder that to gain the high level of security clearance needed you must be a UK national or have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. We are therefore we are only able to accept applications from UK nationals or individuals who have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
In addition, please note that the post holder must be able to start in the role by 1st October 2025 date due to funding requirements.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
You will be based in the laboratory of Professor David Roper. The lab is located in the new Interdisciplinary Biosciences Building at the School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, a collaborative environment with world class facilities for molecular microbiology.
We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences. University of Warwick is a founding member of the MI TALENT programme for technician professional development.
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci.
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment. Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award.
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields.
As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*
Find out more about us on our website.
* QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 10th September at 23:55 (BST)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
* Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
* Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
* Your motivations for applying to the role.
* Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
This information will be used in the shortlisting process and without this evidence we may not be able to shortlist your application. Please note that if you do not evidence the essential requirements, we may not be able to shortlist your application.
In your application, you can also include any career breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave, part-time work, secondments) or any periods where you were unable or restricted to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
* Interview Date: TBC
* Start Date: 1st October 2025
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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