The University of Edinburgh
Research Technician
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Job Description
- Req#: 9747
- Interest in the causes of human skin disease
- Technical skills including cell culture and molecular biology
- Ability to learn new skills
- Conscientious with careful attention to detail
- Friendly and collaborative team-player
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Grade UE05: £25,742 to £29,605 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £27,979 to £32,332 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Genetics and Cancer
Contract type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Fixed-term: 2 years
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Research Technician to join our molecular genetics laboratory. The aim of the Brown lab (https://brownlab.co.uk/) is to understand genetic mechanisms leading to atopic eczema – an itchy inflammatory skin condition. We are a multidisciplinary group, using primary cell and organoid cultures, with genetic manipulation and functional analyses, to learn more about eczema with the ultimate aim of designing new and better treatments. The lab technician will work closely with postdocs, students and Prof Sara Brown, contributing valuable skills to our team approach.
Your skills and attributes for success:
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
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The University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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