We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive technician (Microbiology, Biochemistry and Tissue Culture) to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, the technician (Microbiology, Biochemistry and Tissue Culture) will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support teaching, research and professional services. FSE’s research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.

We are now seeking to recruit a skilled senior technician to join the teams with a good understanding and practical experience of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture techniques. The purpose of this role is to:

• Provide expertise in lab media preparation for bacteria and tissue culture and maintain stocks.
• Prepare common lab media and solutions, clean and autoclave lab glassware. Monitor stocks and order as required.
• Support our ongoing research projects particularly in mycobacteriology, protein expression and tissue culture and will assist with research projects under the supervision of the PI.
• Carry out established experimental methods and protocols in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture. Maintain accurate experimental records, analyse and report on results.
• Work with the PI to ensure full compliance in health and safety procedures and be responsible for training / oversight of correct techniques (microbiology/tissue culture/radiation/chemical). Complete COSHH, RA and other safety forms required for the group.
• Assist the PI in organising research group activities, including lab meetings and other events, lab inductions, and ensure safety systems and procedures are kept up to date and relevant.
• Assist in the training and support of PhD and project students as required
• Work closely with senior technology leads to ensure the timely and appropriate flow of data and protocols across the platforms to support the scientific vision.

• Provide expertise in lab media preparation for bacteria and tissue culture and maintain stocks.
• Prepare common lab media and solutions, clean and autoclave lab glassware. Monitor stocks and order as required.
• Support our ongoing research projects particularly in mycobacteriology, protein expression and tissue culture and will assist with research projects under the supervision of the PI.
• Carry out established experimental methods and protocols in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture. Maintain accurate experimental records, analyse and report on results.
• Work with the PI to ensure full compliance in health and safety procedures and be responsible for training / oversight of correct techniques (microbiology/tissue culture/radiation/chemical). Complete COSHH, RA and other safety forms required for the group.
• Assist the PI in organising research group activities, including lab meetings and other events, lab inductions, and ensure safety systems and procedures are kept up to date and relevant.
• Assist in the training and support of PhD and project students as required
• Work closely with senior technology leads to ensure the timely and appropriate flow of data and protocols across the platforms to support the scientific vision