Laboratory Technician in Mass Spectrometry

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><p>There is an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician in Mass Spectrometry with some lab management responsibilities in the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) based at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford. The laboratory of Prof. John Christianson is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated scientist to work on a research project investigating protein degradation mechanisms in cancer. You will join an interdisciplinary team of experimental scientists working in the fields of cell biology, drug discovery, and myeloma drug resistance as part of a Cancer Research UK funded project at the Oxford Translation Myeloma Centre.</p><br> <p>As a Laboratory Technician in our group you will be responsible for preparation of biological samples for MS processing and liaising with our MS facility. You will help to monitor tissue culture cell line integrity and origin, and maintain cell stocks. You will contribute to discussions and share research findings with the lab and colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups. In addition, you will also have some lab management responsibilities that help to keep the lab running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. In this role, you will be helping to track and maintain inventory, overseeing its organisation, and monitoring lab equipment.</p><br> <p>You will hold an MSc or BSc (with work experience) in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or analytical chemistry. Experience of working in a laboratory, including knowledge of health and safety regulations, and experience with basic molecular/cell biology techniques are essential. Previous experience of working in Life Science laboratory, experience with mass spectrometry data analysis, and experience in cell or cancer biology, are all desirable.</p><br> <p>This is a full-time (part time - 60% to 80% FTE will be considered) fixed term appointment until December 2025.</p><br> <p>The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 20/10/2023. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.</p> </div>