Job Description

[Employer hidden] (QIB) is looking to recruit a Senior Laboratory Microbiome Technician to provide support to scientists working in the Gut Microbes and Health research programme. This position provides an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research programme within the newly opened Quadram Institute located on Norwich Research Park.

The post will involve recruiting study participants and obtaining, cataloguing, storing and processing biological samples from human participants recruited into two long term studies of gut microbes and health. The post holder will supervise junior team members and develop and instigate new processes and procedures to help meet the aims of the administrative and operational aims of the project.

The Ideal Candidate

• BSc or equivalent in biomedical science or a related field
• Strong theoretical and/or practical experience in microbiology and microbiota studies
• Good understanding of current health and safety and data protection legislation
• Excellent communication, time management and organisation skills
• Ability to work individually and flexibly across different research groups and with members of the public

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £31,250 to £38,100 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full time post for a contract of 4 years.

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 1003444.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

About the Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute 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 due for completion in 2018. It is based on the Norwich Research Park, one of the largest centres of life sciences in Europe.