Hybrid Internal Redeployment Only - Senior Technician presso Cardiff University
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Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.
Senior Technician in Population Genomics
Cardiff School of Biosciences
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Technician to work within the School of Biosciences. The position is available for an externally funded project on coastal otters in Wales, using whole genome sequencing and population genomics analysis. The technician will work for the Cardiff University Otter Project, hosted in the Cardiff Molecular Ecology and Conservation laboratory.
The role will entail GPS mapping of data from the Cardiff University Otter Project, DNA extraction and quality control, followed by bioinformatic analysis of Illumina data, population genomic and phylogenomic analysis and assistance in preparation of a final project report, including preparation of figures and plotting using GPS tools. Further support in daily laboratory tasks and support of other ongoing research and student projects will be expected. Regular meetings and reporting via email to the PI, and interactions with the wider Molecular Ecology and Otter Project research groups are also expected.
For informal enquiries, please contact [email protected]
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term for four and a half months, and is available immediately.
The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.
Secondment opportunity welcome - please note for Cardiff University members of staff interested in this post on a secondment basis, permission will need to be sought from your current Line Manager before applying.
Salary: £27,644 - £30,805 per annum (Grade 4). Please be aware that appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (pro rata) (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).
Closing date: Friday, 8 August 2025
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Senior Technician in Population Genomics
Cardiff School of Biosciences
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Technician to work within the School of Biosciences. The position is available for an externally funded project on coastal otters in Wales, using whole genome sequencing and population genomics analysis. The technician will work for the Cardiff University Otter Project, hosted in the Cardiff Molecular Ecology and Conservation laboratory.
The role will entail GPS mapping of data from the Cardiff University Otter Project, DNA extraction and quality control, followed by bioinformatic analysis of Illumina data, population genomic and phylogenomic analysis and assistance in preparation of a final project report, including preparation of figures and plotting using GPS tools. Further support in daily laboratory tasks and support of other ongoing research and student projects will be expected. Regular meetings and reporting via email to the PI, and interactions with the wider Molecular Ecology and Otter Project research groups are also expected.
For informal enquiries, please contact [email protected]
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term for four and a half months, and is available immediately.
The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.
Secondment opportunity welcome - please note for Cardiff University members of staff interested in this post on a secondment basis, permission will need to be sought from your current Line Manager before applying.
Salary: £27,644 - £30,805 per annum (Grade 4). Please be aware that appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (pro rata) (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).
Closing date: Friday, 8 August 2025
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a comprehensive provision of technical support to the Directorate/School in a supervisory/specialist function.
The position is available for an externally funded project on coastal otters in Wales, using whole genome sequencing and population genomics analysis. The technician will work in the Laboratory of Cardiff Molecular Ecology and Conservation laboratory, part of Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences and the Cardiff University Otter Project.
Key Duties
To provide a comprehensive provision of technical support to the Directorate/School in a supervisory/specialist function.
The position is available for an externally funded project on coastal otters in Wales, using whole genome sequencing and population genomics analysis. The technician will work in the Laboratory of Cardiff Molecular Ecology and Conservation laboratory, part of Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences and the Cardiff University Otter Project.
Key Duties
- Following established guidelines train technical staff and students in technical procedures and in the use of equipment
- Set up experimental systems and research apparatus, assisting students and staff in the use and construction of equipment and apparatus and with tests and experiments
- Operate, maintain, service, adjust, test and repair complex equipment and apparatus
- Participate in the development, modification and construction of special equipment and apparatus
- Take responsibility for stock levels, security, maintenance and cleanliness of materials, apparatus and equipment within work area
- Record and perform detailed analysis on data, including responsibility for maintaining databases
- Undertake reviews of technical processes and procedures, in collaboration with line management, and advise on options for improvement.
- Support the department in the implementation of new procedures and systems
- Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role
Salary Range Max.
30,805
Grade
Grade 4
Salary Range Min.
27,644
Job Category
Technical
Career Pathway
Technical
Person Specification
IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
- NVQ 3/A-Levels or equivalent qualification/work related experience
- Substantial experience of working as a technician
- Specialist knowledge and experience of maintaining, servicing and using appropriate equipment and apparatus
- Ability to set up and review standard technical processes and procedures and recommend improvements to the service provision as appropriate
- Ability to communicate specialist and complex information effectively and professionally to a range of customers with varying levels of understating
- Experience of supervising the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
- Ability to train technical staff in laboratory procedures and in the use of equipment and instruments.
- Evidence of ability to explore customers’ needs and adapt the service accordingly to ensure a quality service is delivered.
- Evidence of ability to solve problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose practical solutions and to resolve problems where there are a range of potential options available.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative, planning, organising and setting priorities for own work appropriately and to plan and manage small projects.
- Degree or an equivalent qualification or equivalent work related experience
- Experience of working in a Higher Education environment
- Fluency in Welsh, written and oral
