Technician

Role Description

Department of Biology

The Department of Biology is recognised as one of the leading and most accomplished departments at York, with a global reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where staff and students can thrive, contribute their best, and achieve their full potential. We take great pride in holding the Athena Swan Gold Award.

We are seeking to appoint a Technician in the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products in the Department of Biology, University of York, to work on an industrially funded Research and Development programme headed by Professor Ian Graham that is aimed at molecular breeding and metabolic engineering of a pharmaceutical crop plant.

This position represents an excellent opportunity to work on a strategically relevant research programme that relies on state-of-the-art molecular biology technologies. You should be self-motivated and a team worker with attention to detail, together with sound knowledge of and experience in molecular biology techniques. Experience in plant research work is also essential.

Role

You will provide technical expertise and scientific support to the ongoing research, working in a team to achieve the research programme’s goals using a broad range of molecular biology methods and procedures. These include sampling and processing of plant material for various downstream applications, DNA and RNA extractions, genotyping techniques, transient and stable plant transformation and plant tissue culture work, as well as implementation of new methods and techniques, where applicable. Your responsibilities will also include monitoring the growth of experimental plants and carrying out genetic crosses, maintaining accurate records and assisting in the general running of the Graham lab.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• HNC, HND, undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience of carrying out relevant technical activities
• Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in molecular biology
• Well-organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform practical tasks to a consistently high standard with attention to detail
• Experience in working with plants, in particular carrying out crosses, is essential.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Thilo Winzer via email at thilo.winzer@york.ac.uk 

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