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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the BHF Cardiovascular Biomarker Laboratory.
The opportunity
A research technician position is available for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the BHF Cardiovascular Biomarker Laboratory led by Prof Nick Mills. The applicant will support the various activities of the lab, including human sample collection, processing, sample analysis, quality assurance, equipment maintenance and organisation of sample storage and inventory.
The post holder will be working closely with the Facility Manager (line manager) and with Professor Mills’ multidisciplinary team: the Clinical Research Programme Manager, Clinical Research Fellows, Research Nurses and Research administrators to support the delivery of a diverse programme of research.
The post holder will establish and maintain flexible and productive working relationships with a range of internal and external contacts, including other technicians, postdoctoral staff, students and management within Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences and with other groups within the CMVM and external collaborators. Part-time hours may be considered.
Your skills and attributes for success
- Experience in basic laboratory procedures and human sample handling (Hep B vaccinated)
- Laboratory technical support skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Outstanding organisational skills
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
Exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
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.
If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
