The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of fast-paced multi-disciplinary research team. You will be able to demonstrate:

• BSc in Biological Science or science related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of general principles of molecular biology, mosquito rearing and vector-pathogen interaction biology
• Relevant experience of working within a research laboratory & experience of standard laboratory protocols
• Maintenance of mosquito rearing, behavioual recording, and infection biology experience
• Experience of conducting scientific experiments
• Hands on experience of general molecular biology technique

• Provide an efficient and effective technical service to research teams within the Vector Department
• Mosquito rearing and behavioural studies
• Provide molecular biology support, including molecular extracting, potential parasite culturing, to senior researchers
• Follow standard protocols for Vesicles, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, and quantitative PCR
• Undertake general plasmid cloning and screening procedures
• Prepare and maintain adequate laboratory records of methods, sample details and results
• Maintain an array of mosquito lines and ensure there is a steady supply of mosquitoes for experiments
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Prepare written data reports and Powerpoint presentations for line manager and funders
• Collate and assess data using excel, R, and Graphpad, prism and other appropriate software

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of fast-paced multi-disciplinary research team. You will be able to demonstrate:

• BSc in Biological Science or science related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of general principles of molecular biology, mosquito rearing and vector-pathogen interaction biology
• Relevant experience of working within a research laboratory & experience of standard laboratory protocols
• Maintenance of mosquito rearing, behavioual recording, and infection biology experience
• Experience of conducting scientific experiments
• Hands on experience of general molecular biology techniques