Laboratory Technician

Hours per week 37 Project Title Technical support for vector design/construction, genotyping, transformation, seed harvest, and other lab tech tasks. Months Duration 36

The Ding Lab is looking to hire a lab technician for three years to help with vector design/construction, genotyping, Arabidopsis transformation, Arabidopsis seed harvest, and other lab tech tasks.

Lab support helps the Postdoctoral Researchers conduct experiments on vector design/construction, genotyping, transformation, seed harvest, and other lab tech tasks.

Percentage Technical support for vector design/construction, genotyping, Arabidopsis transformation, Arabidopsis seed harvest, and other lab tech tasks 100 As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role

• Requirement Importance 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent), including science - Essential
• BSc/Master's/PhD in plant science, molecular biology, genetics - Desirable

• Requirement Importance Plant science and plant genetics - Essential
• Good understanding of general Health and Safety requirements for laboratory environment - Desirable
• Requirement Importance Arabidopsis sowing, harvesting, genotyping and plant transformation - Essential
• Experience in growing Arabidopsis - Essential
• Previous laboratory experience - Desirable

• Requirement Importance Ability to follow instructions/Standard Operating Procedures - Essential
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skills - Essential
• Excellent time management and organisational skills - Essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral - Essential
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team - Essential

• Requirement Importance Attention to detail - Essential
• Promotes equality and values diversity - Essential
• Willingness to embrace expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring a great place to work - Essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate - Essential
• Able to present a positive image of self and the institute, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the institute - Essential
• Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required - Essential

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial genetics, carrying out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and making our findings available to society.

Our research makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences including; cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all. We have a diverse and multicultural scientific community and thrive on our European and international links, appointing staff from across the world. Any candidate who would like further information on current or anticipated immigration requirements can contact the HR Team on or

We are proud to hold a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award , recognising the impact of our work in promoting gender equality in science. We are also a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion’s programme , a founding signatory of the Tecnician Commitment and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852), limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 511709).

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