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Senior Technician PS01219

Posted by , on 10 May 2013

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

Department: Wellcome Trust-Medical Research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QR

Based at: Anne McLaren Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, University of Cambridge, West Forvie Building, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ

Salary: £27,854-£36,298 pa

Closing Date: 9th June 2013

Fixed Term: Funds for this post are available until 30th June 2017 in the first instance

The Wellcome Trust-Medical Research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (SCI) comprises 200 researchers spanning fundamental science through to clinical applications. Our goal is to advance disease modelling, drug discovery and regenerative medicine through understanding the genetic and biochemical mechanisms that control stem cell fate.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join the Anne McLaren Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine at the Biomedical Research Campus (Addenbrooke’s Hospital).  As the senior member of assistant staff, you will provide technical and administrative support to the Head of Translation Medicine; the main duties will include the procurement and maintenance of equipment and the implementation and compliance with Health and Safety at work legislation within the Laboratory. Prior experience in research environment is essential, experience in operating and maintaining highly specialist microscopy and flow cytometry is desirable.

The role holder will be responsible for the line management of the support staff and provide solutions as they arise.  You will provide clear leadership to the support team and have the ability to deal sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of people and issues, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Educated to degree level, candidates will need to have a friendly and positive manner and enjoy working with a range of people.

You will liaise with the SCI Principal Assistant when procuring high value equipment and consumables and liaise with the Central Biomedical Resource staff who are responsible for the buildings maintenance, safety and security of the building and its infrastructural equipment.  This role will require a high level of organisation, ability to communicate and motivate others excellent IT skills and competence in using Microsoft Office.  At times you may be required to work alone, or as part of a team, managing their own day-to-day workload.

To apply, please visit our vacancies webpage: http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/careers-study/vacancies/

Informal enquiries are also welcome via email: cscrjobs@cscr.cam.ac.uk

Applications must be submitted by 17:00 on the closing date 9th June 2013.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25th June 2013. If you have not been invited for interview by 21st June 2013, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Please quote reference PS01219 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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