Genotyping Technician

at  Kings College London

Job id: 094987. Salary: £32,979 - £36,396 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 02 September 2024. Closing date: 23 September 2024.
Business unit: IoPPN. Department: Developmental Neurobiology.
Contact details: Deborah Coles. Deborah.coles@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Guy’s Campus. Category: Professional & Support Services.
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About us
At the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN), we investigate the mechanisms governing the formation of the brain during embryonic development and in early postnatal life. This is based on the understanding that early experience shapes the way our brain is constructed. While the “ground plan” of the brain is genetically determined, it is also influenced by environmental experience. We are still far from a complete understanding of how these processes work.
CDN is one of four departments in the School of Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and is located at Guy’s campus. Researchers have access to support facilities in genotyping, molecular biology and Drosophila work. CDN has close partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and CDN researchers, together with clinical researchers from King’s, make up the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
About the role
Applications are invited for the position of a Genotyping Technician (grade 4) in the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN) in the School of Neuroscience, King’s College London. Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager in CDN, the post holder will manage the Centre’s Genotyping Service and contribute to the development and expansion of the service. The post holder will also be part of a team of technicians providing a comprehensive technical service to the Research Centre as required, to ensure efficient daily operations.
The successful candidate should have experience of molecular biology including PCR and genotyping. They should be self-motivated and have the ability to work enthusiastically and effectively as part of a team.
This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 31st December 2026 (this date would be taken from the recruitment request)
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Minimum level 3 qualification, e.g. A levels, AS levels, or other Level 3 qualification, plus experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR Considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts.
• Previous experience in molecular biology, including PCR and/or genotyping
• Knowledge of risk assessments and Health & Safety in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of general laboratory support and organization.
• Computer literate, able to use MS Word and Excel, and ability to learn how to use other programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to prioritise workload.
• Willingness to work occasionally outside normal working hours

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of PCR optimisation and primer design
• Previous experience of experimental process optimisation.
• A commitment to professional development such as RSiTech
• Manual handling training

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