Senior Building Services Technician
An opportunity has arisen for a versatile Senior Building Services Technician to join our building maintenance/facilities team, providing an efficient and reliable service to our purpose-built research laboratories located in central Cambridge.
The role holder will assist in the preventative maintenance/repair of our highly serviced research building and will perform routine checks and monitoring of plant equipment. The role holder will support the Building Services Manager with planned and reactive maintenance for all plant within our highly serviced research building to ensure the provision of a safe, legal and compliant working environment that meets good practice standards at all times. This will include the maintenance or monitoring of heating, plumbing, and ventilation systems, general building infrastructure repairs, assisting with the installation of new often specialist research equipment, electrical testing and fault-finding of laboratory equipment. As a result of the above, the role holder will ideally have a diverse understanding and skills in plumbing, heating and ventilation.
The successful applicant will have:
A professional qualification in a relevant mechanical trade (i.e. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) however consideration will be given to applicants with a background in building services who are able to demonstrate technical competencies or practical experience of building maintenance services (or similar discipline).
Experience in providing building services support within a laboratory environment would be an advantage.
A flexible approach to their workload to balance the needs of research and work efficiently within a team environment.
Knowledge of the appropriate regulations to comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation.
Good communication skills (verbal and written), with good organisational skills and ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands and problem solve where necessary.
Once trained to a suitable level, the role holder will be required to take part in our out-of-hours response rota for plant failure, fire and equipment alarms.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact HR@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
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Please quote reference PR41487 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research assistant in the development of multi-species interactions
We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time Research Assistant to work with Dr Susie McLaren on the development of key species interactions in coral reef ecosystems, based in the Xiong group (www.xionglab.org) at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge.
The successful candidate will be involved in studies of symbiont-host cell interactions, morphogenesis and tissue mechanics during coral embryo development and symbiosis establishment with dinoflagellate algae. This research seeks to uncover novel mechanisms in the development of Cnidarian-Plankton symbiosis and the unexplored interplay between symbionts and corals during cnidarian morphogenesis with an aim to inform our understanding of fundamental biological processes and coral reef ecosystem recovery approaches. Using molecular, cellular, physical and theoretical approaches, the candidate will work closely with the PI and researchers in the lab to assist the completion of projects and upkeep of organisms. In addition to working on the development of key ecological interactions, the candidate will have the chance to work in an exciting interdisciplinary environment and engage with members of the host lab, which focuses on understanding the physical mechanisms of development using the chicken embryo as a model system. There will also be opportunities to receive training in a variety of techniques including imaging, computation, biophysics, cell and developmental biology and engineering approaches and will receive co-authorship credits on publications. Furthermore, the candidate will receive support if they wish to take on career development activities including appropriate professional courses while in the role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to and develop their experience in research at the intersection of developmental biology and ecology with important implications for ecosystem conservation approaches.
The position is available immediately.
It is essential that the candidate has excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience and a good understanding of working in research labs are required. Prior lab technician experience is desirable.
Main duties include: Perform experimental and analysis work on different projects depending on project needs; Perform and develop methods for maintenance and handling of organisms (Cnidarians, algae, copepods); Master and maintain lab protocols and prepare common reagents; Coordinate with the PI; Provide technical guidance and training to new lab members; Participate in regular group meetings and other group activities.
Informal enquiries can be made to Susie McLaren via sbm35@cam.ac.uk
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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Please quote reference PR41264 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate - Genome regulation
The Ahringer lab in the Gurdon Institute is looking for an experienced laboratory research scientist with expertise in molecular biology and genomics to support its research programmes. We decipher how chromatin and gene expression are regulated to direct the step-by-step development of the single-celled totipotent zygote to the differentiated state. We use the C. elegans model, where the invariant lineage makes it the only organism where it is feasible to determine cell-to-cell genomic regulatory transitions across development. We apply single cell profiling, bulk genomic assays, microscopy, and mutant analyses to determine how the genome is regulated to drive developmental decisions and their expression.
This is a key role that will offer collaborative support and technical expertise across the scientific programmes in the laboratory. The role covers a wide range of activities, allowing for continuity of lab operations. Activities include:
- Collaborating with lab members on research projects.
- Providing experimental or technical support to other lab members.
- Providing technical expertise and input to develop, optimise and troubleshoot relevant and novel methodologies.
- Independently undertaking own research projects, designing, and executing experiments in consultation with the group leader.
- Participating in academic activities, including group meetings and journal clubs, seminars, and scientific meetings.
- Writing up findings and completing revisions.
- Maintaining laboratory organisation, supplies, and safety procedures
- Training new and existing lab members in standard operating procedures
This is a highly collaborative position, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You should be a motivated and organised individual with expertise in a broad range of molecular biology techniques and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in genomic profiling techniques (e.g. ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, single cell analyses) is highly desirable. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant discipline and have a capacity to apply initiative and creativity to solve technical and biological problems.
The Gurdon Institute is a world-renowned centre of Developmental biology and Cancer research embedded in the University of Cambridge. It provides an exceptional and stimulating environment that promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary research in a supportive and modern setting, with access to state-of-the-art technologies such as super-resolution imaging, single-cell analyses, genome engineering, and genomics and computer modelling.
Informal enquiries can be made to Julie Ahringer via ja219@cam.ac.uk
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.
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Finance Assistant (Fixed Term)
The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is seeking to recruit a Finance Assistant. The MTI is a unique working environment with start-up businesses, academics and pharma companies working side by side across shared office and laboratory space. The MTI works at the cutting edge of industry and academia to enable and deliver collaborative research, strategic projects and accelerate therapeutic companies - bringing discoveries to life.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to work closely with the Finance Coordinator, and Business Operations manager to support the wider Operations team to ensure that the Institute's financial processes run smoothly, and it can deliver its overall objectives, you will also become part of a pioneering, forward-thinking and strategic workforce.
The role will provide comprehensive accounts payable administration,including foreign currency payments, and setting up new suppliers. Process expense claims, and where required raise AR invoices. Maintaining an accurate filing system for record. Be a first point of contact for internal and external finance and finance system queries and provide advice to the team.
For key responsibilities & person specification, please click below to view the Further Particulars.
The opportunity for financial and mentoring support to work towards qualifications and relevant training is available for the right candidate e.g., AAT.
Please note that this position will be hybrid working, details can be discussed at interview and offer stage.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
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For informal enquiries about this role please contact Saffron Murfitt at hr@milner.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PR40555 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
