Technician
- Posted 12 May 2026
- Salary Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum, pro rata
- End date 09 June 2026
- LocationGlasgow
- Job Type Technical And Specialist
- Reference198754
- Expiry 09 Jun 2026 23:45
Job description
Job Purpose
To contribute to a project entitled “Resolving the detailed molecular mechanisms of key and distinct human 26S proteasome populations” in the group of Professor Paula da Fonseca. The successful candidate will manage technical aspects of the research on behalf of the Principal Investigator [PI], including providing specialist technical expertise and being responsible for the creation/set up and/or operation of all technical resources to aid the delivery of research objectives. In addition, the postholder will undertake a range of technical support activities in line with the College/School Strategy.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Undertake specialist technical aspects of the specified research as a member of the research group.
2. Provide specialist technical advice to research team including research staff and undergraduate and post-graduate/PhD students.
3. Where required, support the supervision of students within the research group.
4. Progress technical aspects of research objectives in accordance with pre- determined timescales as set out by the PI.
5. Independently generate ideas and implement agreed proposals for experimental strategies.
6. Design and create experiments. protocols and/or other technical resources to support the delivery of research objectives.
7. Keep up to date with developments in relevant research/technical areas and within the broader discipline to ensure contribution to research goals is optimised.
8. Be responsible for the management of technical aspects of the research project, including management of the laboratory and technical resources as set out by the PI.
9. Ensure operational delivery of technical resources is optimised and seek to continuously improve the technical service.
10. 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.
11. Where relevant, take day to day control of research budget, creating spending plans, monitoring outgoings and targets and providing summary reports to PIs as required.
12. 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, 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 and/or relevant internal or external bodies timeously.
13. Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider School/College and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the research aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge & Qualifications
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.
Desirable:
B1 Up to date knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, including but not limited to Health and Safety.
Skills
Essential:
C1 Problem solving skills, including troubleshooting experimental protocols.
C2 Capacity to learn and develop new techniques.
C3 Demonstrated ability to keep detailed experimental records and document outputs.
C4 Excellent oral and written communication.
C5 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner, with evidence for appropriate workload/time/project management skills.
C6 High motivation, with a strong desire for self and team development.
C7 Evidence for excellent interpersonal skills, including team working and a collegiate approach
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience working in a research environment in areas related to protein biochemistry and/or structural biology.
E2 Hands-on experience in molecular biology and/or protein purification and characterization techniques.
E3 Experience operating independently, within a team, to progress and deliver research goals.
Desirable:
F1 Familiarity with the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway.
F2 Good understanding of structural biology.
F3 Experience in the day-to-day supervision of other team members and/or students.
F4 Experience in the maintenance of up-to-date records of laboratory reagents available to all members of the team and in restoring any communal stocks when necessary.
F5 Ability to plan and prioritise a range of technical work to meet competing demands.
F6 Experience dealing with laboratory equipment maintenance, including coordinating engineer services when necessary.
F7 Experience in sourcing and purchasing equipment and reagents, including procurement procedures.
F8 Experience of managing budgets, including approving spends and monitoring outgoings on behalf of others.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum, pro rata.
This post is part-time (17.5 hours per week), and open ended with funding available for up to 36 months from start date in the first instance.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paula Da Fonseca Paula.daFonseca@glasgow.ac.uk
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
3 A flexible approach to working.
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 9th June 2026