Academic ConnectResearch Technician (Genome Centre)
Opportunity ID
6545
Faculty
Medicine & Dentistry
Location
QM London
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Duration
5 years
Working Patterns
Full Time
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.00
Working Hours (Per Week)
35.00
Salary Range
£32,804 - £39,463 per annum
Job Pack
Opportunity 6545 - Research Technician (Genome Centre) - Job Pack.pdf – 616KB Opens in a new window
Contact Details
Charles Mein, Centre Manager, c.a.mein@qmul.ac.uk
About the Role
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Technician to join the QMUL Genome Centre, a dynamic core facility providing genetics and genomics expertise to researchers with a huge diversity of interests. Projects range from naked mole rat genetics, through the genomics of immunobiology, to single cell analysis of tumour progression. Our growth areas are single cell (RNAseq and epigenomics), spatial genomics, genetics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics. The post holder will support the activities of the Genome Centre, with a particular focus on the implementation and development of experimental pipelines for harnessing genetic and epigenetic information from cell-free DNA and RNA.
About You
The successful applicant will have a meticulous eye for detail, a knack for rapid troubleshooting, and a proven track record of laboratory work. The appointee will have strong interpersonal skills as interaction with a range of clients and collaborators is a key part of the post. An understanding of genomics is important but extensive training in specific applications will be given. The post holder will have a first or second-class degree in a relevant discipline.
About the Institute
The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service. Details about the Blizard Institute can be found at www.blizard@qmul.ac.uk.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Closing Date
24/07/2025, 23:55