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Senior Laboratory Technician
| Posting date: | 19 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,332 to £42,099 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2024 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Company: | King's College London |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 086486 |
Summary
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of translational research activities at St John’s Institute of Dermatology. The post holder will join a large interdisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and study management personnel to deliver our internationally leading skin research programmes in three, interrelated areas with high unmet needs - immune-mediated diseases, cancer and rare disease. This is an opportunity to work with the largest skin bioresource in the UK, in an academic laboratory setting.
The post holder will lead on maintaining a supply of biological materials for use in translational research. Working closely with Laboratory Technician(s) and the Bioresource Manager, and supported by clinical, research and technical staff, you will lead on ensuring a steady supply of skin and cells and contribute to sample processing (e.g. PBMCs isolation). You will also lead on the operational running of the research laboratory (e.g. ordering and stock management, internal audits, equipment maintenance, sample shipment, representing the lab at meetings). The job may require occasional early starts/late finishes/weekend work, in addition to going to other sites across London where samples may be collected. Candidates should have experience in the processing of large sample collections, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
This post is entirely lab based and the successful candidate will be working on site, there is no scope for hybrid working and/or working from home.
Due to the nature of this project, there may be times when the post holder will be needed to work outside of the core hours.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st January 2026.
This is a full time post - 100% full time equivalent.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
BSc degree in a biological or medical subject, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts
Commitment to personal and professional development
Extensive technical experience and knowledge of a range of scientific procedures
Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use (Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, Excel) and databases, and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills
Proactive and responsive to contacts in immediate area, across a wider organisation and externally to build relationships and networks
Solutions-focused self-starter, with excellent planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision
Good working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability
Experience in supervising/advising less experienced colleagues, monitoring and providing feedback on performance and training where necessary
Experience of working in an academic research laboratory
Laboratory experience in sample processing (PBMCs isolation) and in generating and maintaining cell cultures
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records
Knowledge or experience of storage facilities for biological materials
Desirable criteria
MSc degree in a biological or medical subject, or equivalent
Further information
This post is entirely lab based and the successful candidate will be working on site, there is no scope for hybrid working and/or working from home.
This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Laboratory Technician to support the delivery of translational research activities at St John’s Institute of Dermatology. The post holder will join a large interdisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and study management personnel to deliver our internationally leading skin research programmes in three, interrelated areas with high unmet needs - immune-mediated diseases, cancer and rare disease. This is an opportunity to work with the largest skin bioresource in the UK, in an academic laboratory setting.
The post holder will lead on maintaining a supply of biological materials for use in translational research. Working closely with Laboratory Technician(s) and the Bioresource Manager, and supported by clinical, research and technical staff, you will lead on ensuring a steady supply of skin and cells and contribute to sample processing (e.g. PBMCs isolation). You will also lead on the operational running of the research laboratory (e.g. ordering and stock management, internal audits, equipment maintenance, sample shipment, representing the lab at meetings). The job may require occasional early starts/late finishes/weekend work, in addition to going to other sites across London where samples may be collected. Candidates should have experience in the processing of large sample collections, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
This post is entirely lab based and the successful candidate will be working on site, there is no scope for hybrid working and/or working from home.
Due to the nature of this project, there may be times when the post holder will be needed to work outside of the core hours.
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st January 2026.
This is a full time post - 100% full time equivalent.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
BSc degree in a biological or medical subject, plus work experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts
Commitment to personal and professional development
Extensive technical experience and knowledge of a range of scientific procedures
Clear spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use (Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, Excel) and databases, and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills
Proactive and responsive to contacts in immediate area, across a wider organisation and externally to build relationships and networks
Solutions-focused self-starter, with excellent planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision
Good working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing area of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability
Experience in supervising/advising less experienced colleagues, monitoring and providing feedback on performance and training where necessary
Experience of working in an academic research laboratory
Laboratory experience in sample processing (PBMCs isolation) and in generating and maintaining cell cultures
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records
Knowledge or experience of storage facilities for biological materials
Desirable criteria
MSc degree in a biological or medical subject, or equivalent
Further information
This post is entirely lab based and the successful candidate will be working on site, there is no scope for hybrid working and/or working from home.
This post is subject to Occupational Health clearance.