About the Role

Applications are invited for a Laboratory Technician to join the Mather group at the [Employer hidden] in Norwich, UK. The post holder will collect food products, and maintain microbiological and molecular workflows following standard operating protocols and appropriate laboratory practices. Work will include isolation of bacteria using culture methods; molecular preparation of samples for whole genome sequence analysis; generating and maintaining a culture and sample collection inventory; providing laboratory support for the Mather Research Group projects investigating microbial populations in the food chain. Weekly workflow will also include driving to retail locations around Norfolk to purchase food products utilising predetermined sampling protocols.

Requirements

• BSc or equivalent in biomedical science or similar
• Hands-on experience in microbiology and molecular biology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• Valid UK driving licence (own car not necessary; hire vehicle provided)

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a new interdisciplinary research institute at the forefront of a new era in food and health research. It brings together clinical and non-clinical scientists in a new state-of-the-art building opening fully in summer 2018. It is based on the Norwich Research Park, one of the largest centres of life sciences in Europe.

How to Apply

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003479.