Protein Production and Purification Senior Technician

UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum CSE / School of Biological Sciences Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: 18 months     The Opportunity: The School of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced technician to provide specialist technical support within the Edinburgh Protein Production Facility (EPPF). The postholder will help ensure the efficient running, maintenance and development of the facility, supporting users across the University and external partners with protein expression, purification, and associated experimental design.  Applicants should have practical experience in protein expression and purification, including use and maintenance of modern liquid chromatography systems, alongside strong laboratory skills and good knowledge of health and safety procedures. Applicants should also have practical experience in running and providing advice on biophysical platforms in workflows for the solution QC of protein reagents. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves advising and supporting a wide range of facility users.   Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger - where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.   Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you're maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community.    A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:  • Professional development and subject matter expertise  • Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience  • Working within one of the world’s leading universities        View the full job description (opens in a new browser tab) [https://uoe.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/jobdescriptionlibrary/IQBexMtWM_-YSJReRX4r-yxDAU0kdquoXcRZRNP3HUV0mAg]   How to apply   Please include the following documents in your application: • CV • Cover letter     As a valued member of our team, you can expect:  • A competitive salary.  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward/staff-benefits] (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.    Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.    Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw] (opens new browser tab)   On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.  Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 8 October 20 26.   Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.  As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.  The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Our website [http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology] contains more information about the School.