Cell culture technician pluripotent stem cell biology and genome editing (1141219FC)

A human stem cell culture technician position is available in the Vision Group within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. The successful candidate will join a strong interdisciplinary team investigating the genetic basis of visual system development and disease with a strong translational focus. This will include the development of novel methods combining human stem cell biology, genetic analysis and genome-engineering technology applications. The post requires excellent cell culture technique, communication and organizational skills, including detailed recordkeeping, computer literacy, and the ability to contribute to method development and validation. After initial training, this individual is expected to perform protocols independently with minimal guidance, with accuracy, discretion and good judgment, and will assist the PIs (Dr Jörn Lakowski; Prof Andrew Lotery) with the collection and analysis of data by conducting specific experiments. 

General position requirements include human pluripotent stem cells handling, performing CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats)/Cas9 (CRISPR-associated protein 9) -based methods, assisting in maintaining equipment, managing laboratory supplies, lab upkeep, and other general responsibilities in laboratory operation as assigned or directed, in order to meet the goals and objectives of the laboratory group.

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 114121FC on all correspondence.

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.

Closing Date: 28 May 2019
Post Type: Technical & Experimental