Arthroscopica Research Technician - Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- £27,511 to £32,817 p.a. pro rata
- Closing date
- Nov 14, 2019
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- Sector
- Pharmaceutical, Business Development
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Can you provide technical support to research projects and do you have extensive laboratory experience which includes skills in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) isolation by FACS sorting, multi-parameter flow cytometry, colony-forming unit-fibroblast (CFU-F) assay, holographic microscopy and qPCR?
Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician to work in the Section of Experimental Rheumatology in the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine. You will be responsible for the collection and processing of human bone and bone marrow samples from the theatre; expanding MSCs in culture following FACS purification, performing CFU-F assay to quantify viable MSCs, assessing their proliferative capacity at the single-cell level using integrated density analysis and holographic imaging, and performing gene expression studies using 48.48 chip/Integrated Fluid Circuit (IFC) technology.
Applicants should hold a first degree in a relevant biological science or pharmacy and have previous relevant research experience in biomedical science or biomedical engineering. The ability to manage your time effectively and work under pressure is essential, along with effective interpersonal, communication, and team working skills.
To explore the post further or for any enquiries you may have, please contact:
Dr Elena Jones, Associate Professor in Stem Cell Biology
Telephone: +44 (0)113 20-65647, email: E.Jones@leeds.ac.uk
The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies . The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine holds the Gold award. We are committed to being an inclusive medical school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.
Applications are invited for the post of Research Technician to work in the Section of Experimental Rheumatology in the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine. You will be responsible for the collection and processing of human bone and bone marrow samples from the theatre; expanding MSCs in culture following FACS purification, performing CFU-F assay to quantify viable MSCs, assessing their proliferative capacity at the single-cell level using integrated density analysis and holographic imaging, and performing gene expression studies using 48.48 chip/Integrated Fluid Circuit (IFC) technology.
Applicants should hold a first degree in a relevant biological science or pharmacy and have previous relevant research experience in biomedical science or biomedical engineering. The ability to manage your time effectively and work under pressure is essential, along with effective interpersonal, communication, and team working skills.
To explore the post further or for any enquiries you may have, please contact:
Dr Elena Jones, Associate Professor in Stem Cell Biology
Telephone: +44 (0)113 20-65647, email: E.Jones@leeds.ac.uk
The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies . The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine holds the Gold award. We are committed to being an inclusive medical school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.
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