Senior Research Technician

Contract type: Fixed Term contract up to August 2029

Role Summary

You will provide technical expertise, support and guidance in research support. You may supervise another member of technical staff but even where you do not directly supervise staff you will still be expected to act as a role model and coach others as appropriate.

You will need an in-depth understanding of the research questions, techniques and experimental protocols. You will be able to use your in-depth knowledge to advise on procedures, diagnose and resolve problems, and proactively suggest solutions to issues which arise. You may need to operate out of normal working hours to accommodate experimental procedures.

Your role will include but are not limited to

• Assisting in managing our experimental and laboratories.
• Carrying out specialist technical and experimental procedures which will need you to use your judgment to assess the correct technique to use, and to consider how these may be improved, referring to your manager for approval on any proposed changes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation relevant to the area of research/activity.
• Comply with and promote the operating procedures for the area, including the classification,
• labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures regulation
• Provide proactive support for health and safety within the laboratory. This may include being required to look after a communal area as part of your duties. Comply with all current rules and ensure all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date.

Person Specification

We are looking for candidates excited about interdisciplinary research and who can provide evidence of successful team working whilst delivering on a particular programme of work. Candidates will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of similar laboratory based work, together with familiarity with a wide range of laboratory equipment.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Chris Bunce (c.m.bunce@bham.ac.uk)

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