Research Technician in Alternative Protein Biomanufacturing

Overview

This role, based at the University of Sheffield, requires experience in providing technical support for biological research. You will play a key role in supporting ongoing alternative protein research and collaborative projects with NAPIC's industrial partners, contributing to work with tangible, real‑world impact.

• Provide a high‑quality, comprehensive and effective technical service. Where required provide cost estimates and timescales for jobs and materials.
• Provide routine laboratory support (e.g., media and buffer preparation, fermenter preparation, equipment calibration, waste disposal etc).
• Use, monitor and maintain a range of general and specialist technical equipment to meet the needs of the research team, ensuring minimal impact of faulty equipment. Be involved in the development, testing and construction of new equipment and techniques, including installation, monitoring and maintenance.
• Carry out commissioning of experimental apparatus and experimental testing; record and disseminate data to staff.
• Provide technical advice and training/demonstrations in the use of specialised equipment to staff, students and visitors, ensuring health and safety.
• Contribute to short‑term projects within your own work area or as part of larger project teams to support the achievement of project objectives.
• Maintain awareness and commitment to health and safety rules, provide safety information, carry out risk assessments, maintain training records and liaise with the School Safety Officer to ensure compliance.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

• Higher National Diploma in a biological subject (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of working in a biological laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and health & safety.
• Effective IT and communication skills, written and verbal, report‑writing.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems with appreciation of long‑term implications.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and seek relevant advice.
• Ability to assess and organise resources, plan and progress work activities.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage work activities.

• Experience with fermenters and HPLC/GC systems, and molecular biology and microbiological techniques.
• Experience of working in a team and developing a network of contacts.
• Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.

• Grade: 5
• Salary: £27,319 – £28,778 per annum
• Work arrangement:
  Full‑time
• Duration:
  Fixed‑term for 36 months
• Line manager:
  Prof. Tuck Seng Wong

The University of Sheffield is a research university committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Leader and invite applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria to participate in the selection process.