Research Technician

We are seeking a Research Technician who will join a new and dynamic team of virologists studying retroviral persistence (e.g., HIV-1, HTLV-1) and therapeutic strategies to eliminate it.

The role consists of fully supporting research laboratory activities, ensuring that the laboratories are prepared for experimentation and are compliant with relevant Health and Safety and other legislative or policy requirements. You will also carry out specialized techniques and train others in these and essential core functions.

The main laboratory activities will be the preparation and maintenance of cellular, plasmid, lentiviral constructs and viral stocks, isolation of nucleic acid and proteins, and performance of standardized colorimetric assays. The work will be conducted at CL-2 and CL-3 containment level, after appropriate training, and it will require handling of infectious (retroviruses) cell cultures. You will also oversee laboratory record keeping through the centralised electronic repository of the lab and liaise with the PI for laboratory purchases.

You meet the following essential criteria:

• Hands‑on experience in laboratory techniques like plasmid amplification, basic cloning, cell culture and aseptic conditions
• Proficiency in laboratory calculations
• Excellent organisational abilities, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency
• Previous experience working at CL-3 containment level and expertise in handling lentiviral constructs or retroviruses

Work pattern: 35 hours per week

Grade: F

School/Unit:
Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Medicine