Job Description

Salary

The starting salary will be from 27,644 up to 30,805 on Grade D, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours

36.5

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.

Job category/type

Technicians and Laboratory Staff

Date posted

29/05/2025

Job reference

Q87569

Technical services, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This new full time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis (flexible with start and finish dates).

Summary of the role

The University of Exeter department of clinical and biomedical science, within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, is renowned for its world leading diabetes and genetics research. We are looking to appoint a motivated and organised research technician full time to support our research in identifying new genetic causes of diabetes.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists within the Department of Biomedical and Clinical science, who have expertise in genetics and molecular biology. The key purpose of the post is to facilitate and contribute to the provision of high-quality monogenic diabetes research projects.



The post-holder will perform routine molecular techniques including DNA and RNA isolation from blood and tissue, DNA sequencing and quantitative real-time PCR. They will also be responsible for shipping and ordering samples and reagents, managing stock and general laboratory administration. The successful candidate may also be expected to design and implement new assays under the direction and supervision of appropriate members of staff.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).



Our research income in recent years means we're the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world's most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together academics and students across the spectrum of health, wellbeing and life sciences, including the social and environmental context, to create a holistic community with exciting synergies, dedicated to creating positive impact.



Our interdisciplinary approach includes partnerships with healthcare providers, industry and above all, the public - an approach which is at the forefront of the innovative and cutting-edge translational research undertaken across the Faculty. Through our ethos of research-led teaching, we offer a diverse programme portfolio to develop the science and healthcare leaders of the future - critical thinkers and problem-solvers who are socially accountable and committed to the service of patients and the public.



We are proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.



The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.



With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:
39 days leave per year options for flexible working numerous discounts at leading retailers onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy stunning campus environments in Exeter, Devon

Further information

Please contact Matthew Johnson, m.johnson@exeter.ac.uk or Elisa De Franco, e.de-franco@exeter.ac.uk