Job Purpose

To manage technical aspects of the research project (in vivo investigation of CART) on behalf of the Principal Investigator [Karen Keeshan, in collaboration with Chris Halsey and the company OutFox Bio], including providing specialist technical expertise in in vivo models and flow cytometry, and being responsible for the creation/set up and/or operation of all technical resources to aid the delivery of research objectives. This 9 month project is based in the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake specialist technical aspects and provide technical expertise of the specified research as a member of the research group/facility or service. Where required, support the supervision and training of students or other technical/research staff.

2. Be responsible for the management of technical aspects of the research project, including where relevant, management of the laboratory, technical resources, and technical staff. Ensure timely and operational delivery of technical resources is optimised and seek to continuously improve the technical service.

3. Independently generate ideas and implement agreed proposals for experimental strategies.

4. Design and create experiments, systems, protocols, equipment, and/or other technical resources to support the delivery of research objectives.

5. Keep up to date with developments in relevant research/technical areas and within the broader discipline to ensure contribution to research goals is optimised.

6. Be responsible for troubleshooting complex technical problems, including issues with the design and operation of technical resources and/or with the data which is generated.

7. Undertake complex data analysis, identifying trends, problems or anomalies, and present findings clearly to research group and/or to wider audiences via presentations or within appropriate research publications.

8. Where relevant, take day to day control of technical research budget, making informed decisions and advice on purchasing of capital equipment and consumables following consultation with appropriate colleagues.

9. Be responsible for the day-to-day management of and compliance with relevant Health and Safety and/or other specialist legal requirements. Maintain all necessary records in accordance with set requirements. Where relevant, keep up to date with developments or legal changes relevant to the work of the research group and advise and train group members as appropriate. Report any potential issues to the PI/service/facility manager, Safety Committee and/or relevant internal or external bodies timeously.

10.   Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider College/Institute/School and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the research aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and contribute to the wider College/School/Group activities as required, including the Technician Commitment key themes, https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/technicians/

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

A1 Either Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role OR: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 [Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4, Higher National Diploma] or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 Home Office Personal Licence Holder/trained

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Desirable

B1 An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) MSc/PhD in subject specialism or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

C1 In vivo handling of immunocompromised/NSG mice.

C2 Demonstrable specialist technical skills aligned to the specified discipline or research project. Significant breadth or depth of technical knowledge and recognised as an expert in the relevant discipline. [Details of the discipline/project are as described in the post specific information and advert].

C3 Significant IT skills, including proficient user of relevant specialist or bespoke software packages.

C4 Significant analytical and problem-solving capability, including high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when dealing with complex data.

C5 Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret technical requirements of a research group and adapt own style to meet the needs of others.

C6 Excellent teamworking skills and where relevant to the post, supervisory or line management skills.

C7 Ability to plan and prioritise a broad range of technical work to meet competing demands.

Experience

Essential

E1 Significant relevant work experience within a similar research environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.

E2 Experience of understanding and interpreting complex technical requirements of service users and implementing appropriate methods of achieving their needs.

E3 Experience of managing budgets, including approving spends and monitoring outgoings on behalf of others.

E4 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research goals within set timescales.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,482 - £37,174 per annum.

Based in the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre this post is full time (35 hours p/w) and fixed term for up to 9 months.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

Closing date: 7 August 2025

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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