Lab Manager

Full time/ Open Ended with funding available up until 01 February 2030

This post is full time and Open Ended with funding available up until 01 February 2030. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Laboratory Manager to work within the research area of molecular and cellular infection biology at the School of Infection and Immunity under the supervision of Professor Rick Maizels [Principal Investigator]. The position is funded by the Wellcome Trust as part of an international collaborative award with partners in UK, Netherlands and USA.

The post will focus on the role of helminth parasite-derived cytokine mimics and requires extensive knowledge and practical experience in molecular biology, cell culture, animal studies and analysis of proteins at the molecular level, as well as accomplished organisational skills. Further details of the Maizels Laboratory can be found at maizelslab.org.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for all managerial aspects of the laboratory including contributing to the strategic direction of research, provision of specialist advice and training to laboratory members, management of resources and responsibility for health and safety. In addition, the post holder will undertake specialist technical aspects of the specified research including taking a leading role in the planning and conduct of research objectives in accordance with the research strategy. Take overall responsibility for parasite life cycle maintenance in the laboratory and in the animal unit.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Maizels via email rick.maizels@glasgow.ac.uk 

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Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 14th May 2025

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