SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (110703-0725)

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
School of Life Sciences
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contact for 24 months
Salary
£30,805 - £34,132 per annum
About the Role

THERE IS FUNDING TO RECRUIT A SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ON FA5 1.0FTE ON START-UP FUNDING FOR 24 MONTHS TO PREFERABLE START DATE 03/11/2025

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Technician position in the Mausz Lab. In this role, you will assist with on-going projects targeting the response of marine microbes (cyanobacteria, eukaryotic phytoplankton such as diatoms and prymnesiophytes) to nutrient limitation and environmental changes. Lab duties are wide ranging from microbe culture maintenance, standard microbial assays, (photo)physiology measurements, lipid analysis via LC-MS to potentially radioisotope assays, genetic modification and bioinformatic data analyses.
The Senior Research Technician will contribute to the smooth running of the laboratory by overseeing equipment maintenance and support with required repair, providing training of new lab members including project students, ordering consumables, and ensuring both chemical disposal and health and safety standards are maintained.
As our laboratory is a young and developing group, the role is considered dynamic and would suit a candidate who is excited to play both a leading and supporting role in a variety of projects. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive environment, so encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not match exactly. Further, some training on desirable skills can be provided and there is some scope to tailor the position towards candidate strengths.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and engaged applicant with a laboratory-based research master’s degree or equivalent laboratory experience in a relevant subject (e.g. marine biology, microbiology, life sciences, biochemistry or analytical chemistry). You will be able to work well independently as well as part of a team, with a proactive attitude towards developing yourself and projects and contributing to research in the laboratory. The ideal applicant should be well organised, collaborative and pay close attention to detail.
Experience with liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry would be highly desirable but not essential. The willingness to learn these skills and basic chemical understanding as well as the ability for multitasking and simultaneously work on multiple projects is important.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent environment; this ethic has enabled us to gain an Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience does not match exactly. We also encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’*.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST 2025 AT 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.
Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).

You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

• Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
• Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

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