Laboratory Technician (10405)
Rosalind Franklin Institute
The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future.
The Institute brings together researchers in life and physical sciences, and engineering, to develop a spectrum of tools which we will use to image, interpret and intervene in biological systems. These insights will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. Our Science Strategy seeks to focus the Franklin’s research and unite our researchers around our Technology Innovation Challenges and Life Science Challenges. For more information on the Franklin’s Challenges click here.
As a Laboratory Technician at the Franklin, you will be responsible for supporting laboratory-based scientific investigations, by carrying out routine technical tasks and assisting with basic experiments to ensure the smooth running of the labs.
We are seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join the Rosalind Franklin Institute on a full-time basis. You will be part of a team of support technicians, helping to deliver a high-quality laboratory support service across the Institute's Biology laboratories.
The role combines scientific and laboratory support activities. You will assist researchers with routine tissue culture maintenance and protein purification by following established protocols and standard operating procedures.
You will be expected to manage multiple routine laboratory tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.
The laboratory support aspects of the role include ordering consumables, waste management, media and reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, health and safety activities, and general laboratory housekeeping. You will also contribute to specialist technical support, including cell culture, instrument maintenance, laboratory inductions, and documentation. Appropriate training will be provided where required.
Your work will contribute to the Institute's mission of delivering world-leading research in the physical and biological sciences.