Biobank Technician
Biobank Technician
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Job Description
Grade UE0per annum pro rata if part time
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Deanery of Clinical Sciences Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences
Fixed term 17 months from start date
Full time 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic technician to join our team at the Edinburgh Reproductive Tissue Biobank (ERTBB). The position involves supporting all ERTBB lab activities including the collection processing and storing of human tissue and blood samples maintaining detailed and accurate recordsand performing routine laboratory procedures.
Informal enquiries may be directed toSenior Biobank Technician/ERTBB Manager Jayne Brady: .
This post is fulltime 35 hours per week); however we are open to considering parttime or flexible working patterns.
The salary for this post isper annum pro rata if part time.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- An HND/HNC in a relevant biological science subject.
- Experience of working in a diagnostic or research laboratory role with knowledge of biological sample handling.
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to organise prioritise and manage workload efficiently while being flexible and adaptable to changes in work schedule.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note:
The closing date for applications is 5 May 2025.
Uness stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in May.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
