Laboratory Technician - ANTC unit

Swansea University - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term role for 2 years working 14 hours per week.

Swansea University Medical School is a leading UK medical school. Offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the medical school is ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 2nd overall for research quality, based in 2014 REF data. Neuroscience research at Swansea comprises senior investigators, researchers and lecturers, who work on understanding the biological basis of a range of neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases. You will provide laboratory and technical support to projects investigating the neurochemical and cell biological basis of multiple sclerosis – an inflammatory, demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease.

You will work with colleagues in the Neuroinflammatory Research team (Howell group) at Swansea University Medical School. The groups’ research focuses on identifying biomarkers for MS progression. You will handle clinical and post-mortem samples in projects using tissue staining, digital pathology and fluid biomarker analysis. This 0.4 FTE (equivalent to 2 days per week) position would suit an enthusiastic and motivated graduate with aspirations to further their laboratory experience in neuroscience or biomedical research.

Candidates should have A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/ or maths (or equivalent experience). We would welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals holding a BSc or MSc in a Biosciences related subject and who are keen to develop a career in biomedical / neuroscience research.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable evidence of taking pride in delivering professional services and solutions as well as evidence of planning skills and an ability to conduct work in line with the objectives of the project. You will also need  IT skills, to include all Microsoft Office Packages and excellent communication skills, both written and oral, ability to follow set procedures and follow protocols meticulously and the ability to analyse and present data using appropriate software packages.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.