Technician - Bioinformatics

Salary Range: £33,002.00 - £38,784.00

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued.

We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.

The Centre for Biomedicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Hull provides a research-active environment that supports both academic and externally funded research programmes across a diverse range of biomedical disciplines. The Centre for Biomedicine is based in The Hull York Medical School (HYMS), the joint medical school of the Universities of Hull and York, and home world‐leading research and one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative undergraduate Medicine programmes.

Our research is improving the lives of patients locally and impacting national and international health agendas, in areas such as cancer research, mental health and public health. It includes 30+ academics and a breadth of staff and students including undergraduates. Established in 2016, the Centre for Biomedicine is known for its teaching of Biomedical and Forensic Science and research in cardiovascular disease, metabolism and women’s health.

The Guinn Lab focusses on research on women’s health and specifically endometriosis and ovarian cancer.

You will provide specialist technical support and take independent responsibilities within Dr Barbara Guinn’s research group and contribute directly to the delivery of research projects by supporting the work of this busy lab, both through the receipt and processing of samples but also data analysis, and figure preparation for grants and papers. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and laboratory processes relevant to her research portfolio.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will also include training staff and students, liaising with external suppliers, ensuring health and safety compliance, and contributing to the smooth running of our laboratories. Most critically and leaning into your unique skill set you will assist the Guinn Lab with the detailed statistical analysis data commensurate with your FHEQ level 7 qualification in the same and your ongoing FHEQ level 8 studies.

The University has a rich history of research and innovation dating back to 1927. Our goal is pursuit of excellence to create a fairer, brighter, and carbon‑neutral world, as outlined in our University Strategic Plan 2030. At the UoH, we recognise the inherent value of high‑quality research and knowledge exchange, which fosters mutual benefit, learning, and satisfaction. It informs and is informed by our teaching and research, fosters diverse relationships, enhances financial sustainability, enriches the experience and employability of our community, and elevates our stature and reputation.

• Assisting with research projects:
  Provide specialist technical/research support to internally and externally funded research projects within the Guinn group, contributing expert knowledge across various research project themes. The postholder will be responsible for running experimental studies, collecting and analysing data, and supporting staff, students and external partners to interpret results. You will also be expected to collate data and draft experimental reports. Plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines, may be required to delegate work to others within agreed objectives.
  
  Supervise and mentor work experience pupils. Support undergraduate and postgraduate students, and visiting staff during laboratory experimental activities, providing advice, training and…