Senior Technician

About us:

The Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN) focuses on deciphering how neural circuits assemble during development, from neural patterning to synapse formation and plasticity, and how disruption of this process leads to disease. The research in the Centre is based on a variety of model systems, including human in vitro approaches, and is generally structured around three main programmes: Building brains, Circuit Assembly, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

CDN is one of four departments in the School of Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and is located at Guy’s campus. Researchers have access to core facilities providing dedicated support in genotyping, histology, viral production, cell and tissue cultures, bioinformatics, microscopy and image analysis. The department partners with Medical Research Council (MRC) to make up the world-leading MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

About the role:

To work alongside the Technical Manager (Health & Safety/Operations) and a team of technicians to deliver a comprehensive technical service, ensuring efficient daily operations and Health & Safety compliance within the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology.

Postholder will assist the Technical Manager with day to day operations. Oversee the consumables ordering, equipment maintenance and space allocation.

They will deputise for the Technical Managers during absences to ensure the smooth running of the Centre and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

The post holder will also manage the PPMS system and maintain accurate records.

This is a full time post 35 and you will be offered an indefinite contract.