12903 - Research Technician (PET Research & Development)
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,588 to £33,951 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12903 |
Summary
Grade UE05: £29,588- £33,951 per annum
CMVM / Deanery of Clinical Sciences / Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open Ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
We are looking to recruit a technician to support a wide-range of research projects at the preclinical PET facility of the University of Edinburgh. The post will be responsible for supporting radiotracer production, acquisition of PET/CT, PET/MRI, autoradiography and radiometabolite data at the facility. The post holder will be expected to maintain detailed and accurate records of all experiments, display a positive “can do” attitude in face of adversity and be an effective team player. It is anticipated this post will be required to work later shifts in the facility (e.g. 1-9pm). This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fully on-campus, and open-ended position at the University of Edinburgh.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Outstanding organisation and multi-tasking skills.
Capable of working independently and under pressure while delivering rigorous and high-quality research outcomes.
Excellent laboratory and time management skills.
Effective team player, motivated to continuously contribute to a positive research environment.
CMVM / Deanery of Clinical Sciences / Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open Ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
We are looking to recruit a technician to support a wide-range of research projects at the preclinical PET facility of the University of Edinburgh. The post will be responsible for supporting radiotracer production, acquisition of PET/CT, PET/MRI, autoradiography and radiometabolite data at the facility. The post holder will be expected to maintain detailed and accurate records of all experiments, display a positive “can do” attitude in face of adversity and be an effective team player. It is anticipated this post will be required to work later shifts in the facility (e.g. 1-9pm). This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fully on-campus, and open-ended position at the University of Edinburgh.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Outstanding organisation and multi-tasking skills.
Capable of working independently and under pressure while delivering rigorous and high-quality research outcomes.
Excellent laboratory and time management skills.
Effective team player, motivated to continuously contribute to a positive research environment.