Laboratory Technician - Respiratory

University of Southampton - Laboratory Technician, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Group

The Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Research Group at University of Southampton (UOS), School of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, is recruiting a laboratory technician to support research and diagnostic activities.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is one of three national centres providing a comprehensive diagnostic service for PCD, integrated with an active research programme. The technician will join a vibrant multidisciplinary PCD team at UoS and UHS consisting of clinical health care professionals and scientists. The Group is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and research facilities, providing an excellent working environment.

This post provides opportunities to bridge traditional job boundaries, participating in the diagnostic and research activities of our team. In addition, you will carry out day-to-day maintenance activities, oversee ordering for the lab, and help organise team meetings. The post has potential for contributing to journal articles.

Applicants with previous laboratory experience are invited, particularly with skills in cell culture and/ or imaging. You must be a good team worker, an excellent communicator and have experience with standard office computer systems including word-processing and spreadsheets. Additional training will be provided to develop the skills base required for this multi-facetted post, and you will be given the opportunity to take courses and attend meetings to enable your personal development.

The post holder will have contact with patients and will hold an honorary contract with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, requiring an acceptable Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) review.

Based at Southampton General Hospital the post is TAE Level 3, full time and fixed term for 36 months in the first instance.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Jane Lucas and other members of the PCD Group, by emailing Lynn Reeves L.E.Reeves@soton.ac.uk

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.