Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician

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Company: The Sainsbury Laboratory

Salary: £21,585 to £24,983 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Type / Role: Academic or Research

Phone: +44-1456 1210113

Fax: +44-1568 2491943

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The Sainsbury Laboratory is recruiting a Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician.

Reporting to the Tissue Culture Manager the main purpose of this post is to take on the day to day running of Arabidopsis thaliana transformation programme and to be involved with other diverse plant transformation projects within the team.

Duties include, but are not restricted to:

  • Organising the sowing of all seed and supervision of the growth of plants.
  • Planning transformations.
  • Growing cultures for, and carrying out plant transformations.
  • Harvesting, labelling and processing of seed.
  • Screening for transformants.
  • Maintenance of axenic stock germplasm.
  • Engagement with other plant transformation projects.
  • Other duties as and when required and appropriate to the role.

    • The successful candidate must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Be very well organised and able to plan ahead.
  • Be able to adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Be able to work as part of a team and alone.
  • Be able to keep accurate records and communicate information clearly and legibly.
  • Have a flair for detail.
  • Be willing to learn new procedures and tackle new challenges with enthusiasm.

    • The post would suit a candidate with the required skills who is looking for a varied support role in a top research laboratory. Occasional heavy lifting will be required.

    The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a small team to carry out the above duties.  A BSc(2(i) in biological sciences with emphasis on plant science is essential. Candidates must have at least 2 years’ work experience in a plant science research laboratory.

    Salary will be within the UEA Technical Staff Grade 5 pay scale at between £21,585 and £24,983 per annum.  Appointment level will depend on qualifications, knowledge and skills.

    Applicants should provide a CV, including the names and contact details of two referees, and a covering letter. Applications may be made quoting the reference below online at www.tsl.ac.uk, by e-mail to [email protected] or by post to HR Manager, The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7UH, UK.

    The Sainsbury Laboratory is a charitable company of ~100 research scientists and support staff and is a world leader in plant science.  We are funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and are based on the Norwich Research Park. We have close links with the University of East Anglia, the John Innes Centre and the Earlham Institute.

    For more information visit www.tsl.ac.uk 

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