University of Leicester
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Login with LinkedIn Or Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with LinkedIn Or Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register Vacancy ID: 9697 Location: Leicester Department: Genetics and Genome Biology Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months Salary details: Grade 5 £25,138 to £26,444 per annum (pro rata if part time) Hours per week: 35 Advert closes midnight on: 22 Mar 2024 About the role Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician hosted in the Centre for Phage Research within the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester. Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that attack bacterial cells and offer the potential as new therapeutics as alternatives to antimicrobials. One bottleneck of translating phage therapy is producing them at large quantities, which will be needed to meet therapeutic demand. The aim of this project is to optimize phage production to 50 litres. The post holder will be performing specialised laboratory experiments to scale up amplification of phages and purify phages following amplification. They will also accurately record, present and discuss experimental data with the Project leads. About you The successful applicant will have Technical or Scientific education to ONC or NVQ3 level and experience in phage research as well phage fermentation and purifying phages within a laboratory. The ideal candidate will also have good IT skills and have the ability to work flexibly and organise and prioritise there own workload. Additional information Please contact Professor Clokie ( [email protected] ) for any informal enquiries Interviews are anticipated to take place in April Applications for job share will be considered. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive . We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Job Summary Download 9697 Grade 5 Technical_JSF (1).pdf Other jobs like this Similar research-technician.html" Research Technician Vacancy ID: 9697 Location: Leicester Department: Genetics and Genome Biology Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months Salary details: Grade 5 £25,138 to £26,444 per annum (pro rata if part time) Hours per week: 35 Advert closes midnight on: 22 Mar 2024 research-technician .html"More Info Latest NCEO Events Coordinator Vacancy ID: 9526 Location: Space Park - Leicester Department: Physics and Astronomy Vacancy terms: Part time (22.5 hours, 0.6FTE), Fixed term for 12 months Salary details: Grade 6, £31,396 to £36,024 per annum (pro rata) Hours per week: 22.5 Advert closes midnight on: 21 Mar 2024 More Info Latest Medicine Calling Project Officer Vacancy ID: 9539 Location: Hybrid Working Department: Future Students Office Vacancy terms: Part time (22.5 hours/3 days per week, 0.6FTE), Fixed term until 31/07/26 Salary details: Grade 6, £31,396 to £36,024 per annum (pro rata) Hours per week: 22.5 Advert closes midnight on: 24 Mar 2024 More InfoIn your application, please refer to myScience.org and reference JobID 2851175 .
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