Technician Uk Visa Sponsorship Available
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide technical support to the research group by specialising in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, immunochemistry, protein-protein interactions, and physiological tests. The candidate will contribute to the laboratory’s day-to-day operations as well as the delivery of research objectives. Regular laboratory maintenance, ordering, consumable replenishment, data gathering, and digitisation will be among your responsibilities. The candidate will also be expected to support the laboratory’s public engagement efforts, contribute to student training, and pursue professional development options offered to University of Glasgow staff.
This post is for BBSRC-funded research and outreach projects exploring plant responses to climate change in the Karnik laboratory within the School of Molecular Biosciences, in accordance with the School Strategy. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry, and Laboratory Management.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. As a member of the research group, provide professional technical support for routine experimental techniques in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, immunochemistry, and microbiology, including preparation work.
2. Progress technical components of research objectives in accordance with the PI’s predetermined timescales.
3. Contribute to the general smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory by coordinating purchases within a predetermined budget, categorising research resources, and compiling data/information into digital formats as specified by the PI.
4. Collect data using standard processes in collaboration with the PI / senior lab personnel, ensuring that accurate records, laboratory lists, and catalogues are constantly maintained, and databases are updated accordingly.
5. Diagnose and solve day-to-day problems with lab equipment and research settings, as well as organise repairs and perform necessary maintenance in collaboration with the PI/Research staff.
6. Stay current on changes in key research/technical areas as well as the larger discipline to ensure that your contribution to research goals is maximised.
7. Maintain adequate stock levels by informing senior personnel and collaborating with them to prepare specialised media and samples as needed.
8. Ensure the safe implementation and continued storage of potentially dangerous materials. Ensure that the technical work space and amenities are safe and efficient, where appropriate, and in consultation with necessary senior staff. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the completion of risk assessments and COSHH assessments, ensuring that all Health and Safety paperwork is completed on time and accurately recorded, and implementing and adhering to all applicable health and safety policies, including specialist legal procedures for specific materials.
9. Where applicable, assist with the supervision of new staff / students to ensure safe laboratory operations, as well as contribute to the training of new lab members on basic procedures, equipment, and standard protocols. Where necessary, assist with the supervision of students in the research group.
10. Assist with the delivery of public engagement activities directed by the laboratory.
11. Collaborate with others, particularly those within the larger College/Institute/School and, when applicable, external contacts, to improve the delivery of research objectives and support the University’s overall strategic goals.
For appointment in Grade 6:
12. Perform the aforementioned duties with greater independence, leadership, and responsibility, especially in terms of knowledge, training, collaboration, and specialist contributions to research outputs.
13 Advise, train, and guide service users on how to best apply and operate technological resources, where applicable.
14. Contribute to the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of equipment/systems, as well as the development of analysis methodologies in accordance with educational objectives. As needed, do complicated data analysis on a variety of data, assisting service users in doing the same, and detecting trends, problems, and anomalies. Present the findings clearly.
15. Troubleshoot complicated technological issues and offer professional technical advice to design, implement, and evaluate modifications to Standard Operating Procedures. Diagnose and resolve faults/problems using sophisticated equipment while adhering to safe, professional standards.
16. Attend and provide specialist technical input to laboratory meetings with the goal of improving service users’ experiences and providing a modern facility that is suited for teaching objectives.
Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential:
A1. Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 [Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate], or an equivalent.
A2. Proven experience working in a plant molecular biosciences laboratory.
A3. Understanding of molecular biology, including cloning, transformation, and gene manipulation.
A4. Understanding of protein biochemistry, which includes SDS-PAGE and immunoblot analysis.
A5. Understanding of microbiology assays, including transformation.
A6. Understanding of conventional laboratory health and safety regulations.
For Grade 6
A7. A degree or equivalent in molecular and cellular biology, or protein biochemistry.
A8. Significant breadth or depth of technical knowledge, and recognition as an expert in an area related to the project’s requirements.
A9. Current understanding of relevant legislative requirements applicable to the role, including but not limited to health and safety.
A10. Understanding protein handling and purification.
A11. Understanding yeast-based protein-protein interaction experiments.
Desirable
B1. Working towards professional registration with the appropriate body.
B2 Membership in a scientific society.
B3. Knowledge of plant biology.
Skills
Essential:
C1. Basic laboratory management skills.
C2. Proficient verbal and written communication skills (English).
C3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as the ability to master new skills and pay close attention to detail.
C4. Demonstrated capacity to work in a research team.
C5. The ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet competing demands.
C6. Strong IT abilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
C7. Excellent teamwork and managerial skills, as applicable to the position.
For Grade 6
C8. Strong IT abilities, including proficiency with applicable specialist or bespoke software applications.
C9. Demonstrate specific technical skills relevant to the selected discipline or research topic. Details about the discipline/project are mentioned in the post-specific information and advertisement.
C10. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication abilities, particularly the capacity to understand, conceptualise, and interpret technical requirements for a research group, as well as modify one’s own approach to match the needs of others.
Experience
Essential
E1. Demonstrated experience in laboratory-based research in comparable positions
E2. Hands-on experience with molecular biology procedures such as sample preparation, protein biochemistry, SDS-PAGE, and immunoblotting.
E3. Practical expertise with molecular biology techniques such as qRT-PCR, transformation and transfection, DNA/RNA processing, gel electrophoresis, and cloning.
E4. Expertise in bacterial cell culture, buffer preparation, and reagent preparation.
For Grade 6
E5. Significant relevant job experience in a similar research context, including examples of earlier outputs and professional development.
E6. Experience with protein purification and biochemical analysis.
E7. Proficiency in protein-protein interaction experiments, yeast, bacterial and/or pathogen tests, and/or membrane transport assays.
E8. Demonstrated experience working independently to pursue and deliver research goals within specified timeframes.
Desirable
F1. Previous experience working with Xenopus oocyte systems.
F2. Extensive familiarity with physiological data and statistical analysis.
Terms & Conditions.
Salary will be UoG Grade 5, £26,038 – £30,505 per year, or Grade 6, £33,232 – £ 36,924 per year.
This position is full-time and has a fixed term of up to 36 months from the start date.
Grade 5: Please be aware that the University of Glasgow is unable to consider submissions from individuals seeking sponsorship under the UKVI Points Based System’s Skilled Worker visa category for this position. This is because the role does not match UKVI (Home Office) standards. If you apply for the Grade 5 position, you must have the right to work in the UK and do not need Skilled Worker Sponsorship from the University of Glasgow.
Grade 6: The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship. Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
As a respected part of our team, you should expect:
1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to employment.
4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).
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