Laboratory Technician

Background

The Beraza Lab focuses on the mechanisms mediating the gut-microbiome-liver axis communication during health and its influence on host metabolic function. The successful candidate will join a project focused on understanding gut-microbes-liver interactions.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have proven knowledge and expertise on molecular and cell biology methodologies including nucleic acid and protein extraction and further analysis by PCR, qPCR, immunoblotting, ELISA and immunohistochemistry. Experience in histopathological processing and analysis of tissues, flow cytometry and animal handling are desirable. The ideal candidate will have excellent record keeping and time management skills.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £19,505 to £23,790 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time role for a period of 23 months.

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 1003972.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

About the Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. A partnership between [Employer hidden], the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park. This is one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute.