Research Technician at University of Bristol

The role

Join our dynamic Faculty of Life Sciences Technical Team!

We are actively seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our esteemed Faculty of Life Sciences technical team in the Biomedical Sciences Building as a Level 1 Research Technician.

As a vital member of our collaborative and vibrant technical support team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting cutting-edge research activities across three schools within the Biomedical Sciences Building: Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience.

What will you be doing?

The post holder will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day duties with the utmost efficiency.

This position requires providing exceptional support to the research team by performing various tasks including scientific glass washing, preparation of sterile materials, equipment maintenance and cleaning, handling, and relocating gas cylinders, contributing to the management of laboratory material stocks, liquid nitrogen filling and other crucial activities.

Additionally, the role requires the willingness to assist senior technician colleagues with any further support they may require.

The individual in this position should also foster a culture of safety and adhere to all relevant laboratory guidelines and regulations.

You should apply if

You are an exceptional individual with some experience in a laboratory or equivalent practical skills acquired in an alternative environment. Your outstanding organisational skills enable you to expertly manage your own workload and ensure efficient operations. Furthermore, your dedication to personal growth and development makes you willing to undertake training to enhance your skills. With an interest in science, you thrive in dynamic and fast-paced research environments, constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Jorge Ojeda Gomez: jorge.ojedagomez@bristol.ac.uk. 

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. 

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.