Senior Technician

Organisation/Company: KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Research Field: Medical sciences

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About us:

The Wolfson SPaRC (Sensory, Pain and Regeneration Centre) is one of four departments in the School of Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). The School of Neuroscience is the UK’s 2nd largest Neuroscience school with over 500 researchers and 200 PhD students. We are based in the heart of London, at the Guy’s Hospital Campus of King’s College London. Our world-leading University is linked with three teaching hospitals, and with King’s Health Partners we are at the forefront of developing new advanced therapies for disorders that are currently untreatable.

Research in the department spans three main themes: Chronic Pain & Migraine, Spinal Cord & Brain Repair, and Hearing Loss & Sensory Systems. Our fundamental mission is to understand the biological mechanisms behind these neurological and sensory disorders and harness this knowledge to develop new therapeutic strategies.

Professor Marzia Malcangio’s group research focuses on the understanding of neuroinflammation mechanisms to combat pathological pain in neurodegenerative diseases and chronic pain syndromes.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced technician to provide technical and organizational support for Malcangio’s research group. The postholder will work closely with a postdoctoral researcher on an MRC programme grant studying neuroimmune interactions and pain in collaboration with Queen Mary University London, University of Leeds, and Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company.

The role holder will work closely with research staff and students on a day-to-day basis, with most of the time spent on assistance with laboratory technical duties, particularly in molecular biology and cell isolation and culture.

The appointee will also interact with the core technical team of the Wolfson SPaRC, providing support for strategic research initiatives under the direction of the deputy building manager.

A professional attitude towards laboratory hygiene, organization, and safety is expected, alongside the adoption of the principles of the IoPPN code of conduct into work and the department.

This is a part-time role (FTE 50% 17.5 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract for 3 years. Please note that as the role is part-time, the salary indicated in this ad will be amended accordingly.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical sciences or related biological program
• Previous experience of work in a research laboratory; experience in relevant technical/scientific posts OR considerable knowledge and skills gained through work experience in relevant technical or scientific posts.
• Experience in Cell culture; Aseptic Technique and sterile handling of cells and reagents
• Work experience with animal models. Experience of in-vivo techniques, e.g., rodents
• Competency in and firm understanding of basic molecular or biochemical techniques used in biomedical research labs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing workload.
• Working knowledge of standard software packages and platforms e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook
• Immunohistochemistry and microscopy
• Flow cytometry
• Experience with providing general lab housekeeping support and resources administration.

Further information:

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary: £38,232 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance)

Job ID: 107627

Close Date: 28-Feb-2025

Contact Person: Marzia Malcangio

Contact Details: Marzia.malcangio@kcl.ac.uk