Research Technician

The Mackinder Lab (www.mackinderlab.weebly.com) is looking to recruit a highly motivated, organised and diligent lab technician to support ongoing projects on CO2 uptake in algae and cyanobacteria. The project is based in the Department of Biology, University of York.

The successful candidate will play a core role in supporting multiple projects in the lab that are exploring, understanding and engineering algal CO2 fixation. The candidate will provide technical support and be involved in routine parts of the projects including supporting the set-up and running of robotic platforms for automation of molecular biology and algal screening workflows, algal propagation, cloning, selection of fluorescently labelled lines, confocal imaging, protein purification, and data analysis. They will assist in the smooth running of the lab, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, promote and apply relevant COSHH/risk assessments, help with general administrative tasks and aid in ordering and distributing goods.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed:

- Ability to perform practical tasks to a consistently high standard with attention to detail
- Ability to manage own time, use initiative, work to deadlines and seek advice where necessary
- Experience of algae and/or plant growth (desirable)
- Experience of establishing and running molecular biology workflows
- Actively demonstrate commitment to professional development, advance knowledge, understanding & competencies
- Dependable, reliable and self-motivated
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff & students
- Maintain a positive, open attitude toward others, to value and support colleagues, to adapt to change quickly and easily and demonstrate personal resilience

This is a full-time role offered on a 24-month fixed-term contract.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.