We’re looking for two Laboratory Support Technicians to join the Science Operations Department at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), based in Norwich, UK.

The Laboratory Support Team is part of QIB Science Operations which helps enable scientific research project work.

The role

The post holders will provide a high standard of technical support to academic and research staff in the Quadram Institute.

The post holders will support work in our busy and diverse research laboratory areas following protocols and good laboratory practice. They will be involved in general housekeeping, disposal of hazardous waste, cleaning glassware, media preparation, stock management and providing services to underpin the research programmes and postgraduate student projects. They will also support health and safety, monitoring safety equipment and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols and regulations.

The post holders will be expected to work flexibly, which could occasionally include out of hours/weekend work.

The ideal candidate

It is essential that candidates have at least 3 A-levels Grades A-E, or equivalent qualification. They must also possess GCSEs, or equivalent, in Maths, English and Science. While not essential, it would be advantageous if candidates held an HNC/BSc or equivalent.

The ideal candidates will be organised, show attention to detail and be able to work independently but with excellent team working and communication skills. Recent experience of working in a multiuser biological research laboratory is essential.

Additional information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £23,250 to £25,400 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract offered on an indefinite basis.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website https://jobs.quadram.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004729.

This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship.  However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances.  If you require visa sponsorship, please click here to find out if you qualify before applying. Please note, the occupation code for this role is 3111, which is on the immigration salary list.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society.  The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values.  To support our commitment, we have a range of family, faith and diversity friendly working arrangements to help all staff achieve excellence in their area of work.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

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 Quadram Institute Bioscience, 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.

The closing date for applications will be 28 August 2024

The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.