Senior Research Technician

Grade UE06: £32,982 - £38,205 per annum / pro rata

College/School/Department College of Medicine and Vet Medicine, Deanery of Clinical Sciences, Institute for Regeneration and Repair              

Contract type: Open-ended

Part-time: 28 hours per week

 

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with relevant experience to support our laboratory management team.

This post is advertised as a part-time position (28 hours per week). The post holder will be required to work on site as the role is not suitable for hybrid working, however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. 

 

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opening to support the research within our newly formed Institute, through provision of a high-standard and safe laboratory environment. 

 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• HNC/HND plus minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. Or Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in progressively more demanding roles. Or A degree plus relevant work experience. 
• Understanding of scientific techniques and their application 
• Proven analytical and technical problem-solving skills 
• Understanding of biosafety legislation

 

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary of £32,982 to 38,205 pa pro rata

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  

  

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 unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key notes for applicants

As part of this application, you are required to submit a document of no more than one page detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description.

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We anticipate that interviews will be held within 2-3 weeks of the advert closing date.

 

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