Research Technician

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The successful applicant will undertake analyses that are required for the diagnosis of children with inborn errors of cholesterol or bile acid synthesis. They will need to be able to undertake analysis of sterols and cholanoids (bile acids and bile alcohols) in plasma, urine and dried blood spot samples using gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high performance liquid chromatography - electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). They will also be required to perform mass-spectrometry based diagnostic assays to enable identification of children whose epilepsy will benefit from treatment with vitamin B6. Because the results of analyses are required for diagnostic purposes, the highest standards of sample tracking and quality control are required.

About you

Applicants must have a BSc in biomedical science / chemistry / biochemistry or an equivalent qualification. They must have experience of mass spectrometry and specifically HPLC-electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Candidates must have the ability to efficiently organise their work, communicate effectively and work well in a team.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance