Research Technician in Alternative Protein Biomanufacturing

Research Technician - Alternative Protein Biomanufacturing

Overview

Join the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), a £38m entity, to advance alternative protein research and collaborate with industry partners.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide high quality technical service, including cost estimates and timescales for jobs and materials.
• Perform routine laboratory support: media and buffer preparation, fermenter preparation, equipment calibration, waste disposal, etc.
• Operate and maintain general and specialist technical equipment; participate in developing, testing and constructing new equipment or techniques.
• Commission experimental apparatus, conduct testing, record and disseminate data.
• Offer technical advice and training to staff, students and visitors while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Contribute to short term projects within the work area or as part of larger project teams.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety rules, perform risk assessments, maintain training records, liaise with the School Safety Officer.
• Carry out other duties as assigned that are commensurate with the role.

Essential qualifications

• Higher National Diploma in a biological subject (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a biological laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and health & safety.
• Experience with fermenters and HPLC/GC systems, and molecular biology / microbiological techniques.
• Analytical and problem solving skills with a forward looking perspective.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and seek relevant advice.
• Planning abilities: assess, organise resources, and progress work activities to deadlines.
• Teamworking and networking skills within own work area.

Desirable qualifications

• Effective IT and communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing.
• Ability to adapt skills to new circumstances.

Salary and Contract

£27,319 - £28,778 per annum, fixed term 36 months.

Location

University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN.

Equality & Opportunities

Our diverse community values all abilities, backgrounds and beliefs. Those with a disability meeting essential criteria will be invited to the next selection stage.