Technician (Scientist in Biochemistry)

The newly funded Future Medicines Institute (FMI) will be a collaborative innovation centre developed as a focal point to enable industry, academia and health professionals to drive research and development in the Life and Health Sciences (LHS) sector. It will build upon and exploit Northern Ireland’s recognised capabilities and strengths in oncology and digital health to accelerate the development of biomarker-led products. The Institute’s vision is a partnership of Northern Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical, diagnostics and health analytics companies, alongside academic institutions and government agencies.

Job Purpose

To contribute as a proactive member of a multi-disciplinary medicinal chemistry group within the Future Medicines Institute (FMI). The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the generation of small molecule induced proximity libraries and chemical probes for biological screening, managing critical lab equipment and management of compound libraries in close collaboration with the FMI screening group.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Academic and/or vocational qualifications ie OND/ONC and/or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject (or equivalent).
• 3 years relevant experience in a research lab.
• Experience in analytical and compound purification techniques, such as HPLC, preparative LC or automated compound purification Experience in lab project supervision.
• Experience in compound and/or stock management.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 12 months.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.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits.

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