We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Senior Laboratory Support Technician within our Unit, to help deliver high-quality laboratory management and operational support to academic research staff. This is a full-time/Permanent appointment.

The post-holder will assist the MRC PPU Laboratory Manager in the support of a multi-disciplinary group of academic research staff working in a busy life science research environment. The post holder will also assist in running a containment level 2 tissue culture facility which provides specialised support to MRC PPU researchers. They will direct the day-to-day tasks of the laboratory support technicians and provide cover for basic tasks in the absence of the Laboratory Manager

This position will suit someone accustomed to providing client-facing services with a hands-on approach in a busy multi-faceted support system. With a focus on continuous improvement, the candidate with thrive on autonomy and be encouraged to think creatively when identifying solutions to new or existing problems. As an integral part of the MRC PPU they will facilitate the research output of a team of world-class researchers fighting human disease.

Your priorities will include:

• Proactively contributing to planning of laboratory management activities for delivery of unit objectives.
• Assisting in the provision of an enhanced tissue culture service for MRC PPU researchers
• Delegated responsibility for procurement of consumables and scientific equipment
• Coordinating the maintenance, repair and servicing of scientific equipment.
• Day to day supervision of junior members of the Laboratory Management Team, planning their workload, acting as their first point of contact with responsibility for their ongoing training.

Who we’re looking for:

• A motivated and proactive individual able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communicator to a varied audience (e.g. students, PIs, contractors)
• Excellent time management and ability to manage competing priorities in a busy work environment.
• Excellent IT skills - University ordering systems; Database systems; Microsoft office
• Experienced in culturing of mammalian cells (aseptic technique) and associated tasks

We are one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For further information about this position please contact Dr Edwin Allen at e.allen@dundee.ac.uk