Senior Technician (Lab Manager & Research in Synthetic Biology and Genomics) Full Time NEW

Overall, Purpose of the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Laboratory Manager (Synthetic Biology and Genomics) to join our dynamic technical operations team, which strives to provide a sector leading technical support for FSE and the wider University. With a commitment to customer service excellence and a passion for science and engineering, the Laboratory Manager (Synthetic Biology and Genomics) will provide an agile technical support service to staff and students to support research and professional services. FSE’s research and teaching quality is recognised globally; this is an exciting opportunity to join us in Manchester and contribute to the provision of a sector leading technical service.

This position forms part of Manchester’s development of synthetic biology approaches for next generation biotechnology and will be based in Professor Patrick Cai’s research group. The group is located in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), a unique cross-disciplinary research institute at the University of Manchester, which brings together more than 450 researchers with expertise in the foundational sciences supporting Synthetic Biology, including molecular biology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, computer science and medicine and as such is at the forefront of international developments in the emerging science of Synthetic Biology.

The Cai laboratory has pioneered the design, construction and characterization of completely synthetic eukaryotic chromosomes. The group is actively exploring new applications of artificial chromosome technology, including the generation of novel natural product-like chemical matter. The Cai lab was recently awarded an ARIA grant to develop synthetic plant artificial chromosomes, and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Challenge pilot grant to develop artificial chromosome-based strategies for discovery of novel anti-TB agents. We are now seeking to recruit a skilled Laboratory Manager to join the team with a good understanding and practical experience of modern molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.

What Will You Get In Return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries About The Vacancy, Shortlisting And Interviews

Name: Derren Hayes

Email: Derren.hayes@manchester.ac.uk

General Enquiries

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.