Research Technician
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Jan 31, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
The post holder will be expected to provide a high level of technical support on projects investigating mechanisms of immune dysfunction in patients with pneumonia primarily as part of the MARTINI study. Laboratory work will be based within the respiratory research laboratory which is part an £8M facility located within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The post-holder will work alongside a postdoctoral research fellow, several clinical research fellows and Lecturers from both scientific and clinical backgrounds in the laboratory.
To this end the post holder will:
- Support work on in vivo models of pneumonia- assisting sample collection and processing
- Assess neutrophilfunction using techniques including neutrophil chemotaxis, reactive oxidant species production, neutrophil extracellular NET production
- Use techniques such as ELISA to analysis serum cytokine concentrations
In addition the post holder will contribute to the running of the laboratory on a day-to-day basis (including housekeeping, ordering, tracking and purchasing of reagents, stocking consumables and general laboratory maintenance such as storage of cells and maintaining databases)
- Extensive relevant experience, degree or equivalent professional qualification in an appropriate subject
- GCSE (A*- C) or equivalent in mathematics
- In-depth practical knowledge of technical and scientific methods stated above and Good Laboratory Practice gained through extensive experience
- Positive service attitude and courtesy in dealing with others
- Ability to organise and manage own work load and demonstrate flexibility in terms of work practices/requirements
- Ability to work under minimal supervision but function as part of a team
- Knowledge of current relevant H&S policies
- Proficiency in commonly used software packages
- Willingness to work towards professional registration
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