Senior Technician: Research (Genomics Facility)
Overview
The University of Sheffield is offering a full-time, fixed-term position for a Senior Technician: Research within the School of Biosciences Genomics Facility. The appointee will join an experienced team in the Genomics Laboratory, which provides service work, training, and support for the application of molecular tools in ecological and environmental research. Duties involve processing user samples, maintaining the laboratory and equipment, assisting visiting researchers, and participating in research and development to expand facility capabilities.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold experience equivalent to a Level 6 Degree qualification in Biological Science. Candidates need proven vocational skills, a theoretical understanding, and significant practical experience in executing and troubleshooting challenging molecular ecology techniques. Required competencies include DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and SNP genotyping, alongside specific theoretical and practical experience in next-generation sequencing, library preparation, and SNP typing.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from £32,722 to £37,369 per annum. Employee benefits provided by the University of Sheffield include annual leave entitlement, a pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, development and wellbeing support, and retail discounts.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-10.
About University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Its origins lie in the Sheffield Medical School, Firth College and the Sheffield Technical School, which merged in 1897 to form the University College of Sheffield. It received its royal charter as a university in 1905. It is one of the original redbrick universities and a founding member of the Russell Group.
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