Grade UE05: £29,588-£33,951
CMVM- CGEM, IGC
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 30 months
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Research Technician to join the Rheumatology Research Group to support research focused on skeletal joint biology and arthritis pathology.
Your main responsibilities will be to provide technical support to group members, order laboratory reagents and maintain laboratory records.
You will join the School for Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh, which is a vibrant scientific community within an exciting and beautiful city.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for 30 months; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.
Your skills and attributes for success:
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification and / or experience with relevant laboratory-based research.
2. Experience in laboratory techniques such as, molecular biology and tissue culture.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact productively with other team members.
4. Proactive approach to effective time management and efficiently support the research programme objectives.
5. Ability and enthusiasm to learn and apply new techniques.
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter describing how this position fits with your skills and career goals.