Research Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Technician to join our Life Sciences department, working as part of the BBSRC sLoLa-funded MultiDefence consortium (https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/multidefence/). You will be working as part of the Taylor lab group (https://tiffanybtaylor.wordpress.com/) within a wider molecular microbiology lab, with numerous PhD, postdocs, research support staff as well as undergraduates and masters students., As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

The ideal candidate will have experience in bacteria-phage culturing and assays, molecular engineering, microbial aseptic techniques, and conducting standard microbiology assays such as growth rate measurements, PFU/CFU quantification, PCR, and qPCR. Desirably, you will also have experience in fluorescent assays such as flow cytometry or FACS and some bioinformatic skills. You will play a key role in supporting experimental projects, managing laboratory resources, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.