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Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Salary
£31,236 to £35,608 a year
Closing date
11 November 2026
Start
Not given in the advert
Type of post
IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.
Contract
Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract
First seen
19 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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Applications are invited for a Research Laboratory Technician to carry out experimental work within Professor Alison Smith's group to support research in chloroplast synthetic biology in microalgae. The role-holder is responsible to the Head of Group and will carry out experimental work in close collaboration with post-doctoral researchers. Overview of the role To provide technical support for research activity in order to ensure the smooth running of a laboratory or research facility. The successful candidate will be involved with generation, maintenance and characterisation of transgenic micro-algae lines. Day to day tasks include cloning of DNA constructs, growth and maintenance of algal cultures, conducting algae transformations, phenotyping of algae lines, recording data and providing results. The role will require the ability to set up experiments under minimal supervision with due care and attention. The successful candidate will be responsible for following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2028 in the first instance. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply button above. Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Please quote reference PD51426 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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