Senior Research Technician

You will join the Waldron group in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick. Newly established through a Wellcome Trust Career Development Award, the group investigates how translation dynamics shape protein function and influence the organisation of the proteome. Our research combines molecular biology, quantitative imaging and transcriptomic approaches to understand how proteins are made and assembled into complexes within cells.

We are recruiting a Senior Research Technician to join the group at this exciting early stage for a 3 years fixed term contract. The start date is flexible but ideally expected to start by 01st Feb 2027 or 1st March 2027.

You will have the opportunity to help shape how the lab operates and contribute to building a positive, supportive and scientifically engaging team culture from the outset. We value openness, collaboration and curiosity, and are keen to create an environment where everyone can contribute to the science, develop their expertise and thrive.

Please note this is an on-campus based role due to the nature of the work, therefore we cannot accommodate any work from home basis.

We are looking for a Senior Research Technician with expertise in molecular biology to support the group's research and help establish and maintain the efficient day-to-day running of the laboratory. The successful candidate will perform a range of routine and advanced molecular biology techniques, including RNA extraction, cloning, qPCR, Western blotting, mammalian cell culture and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in luciferase-based translation assays, polysome profiling and single-molecule fluorescence in situ hybridisation (smFISH).

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised and collaborative, with the ability to anticipate the needs of the group, support colleagues with their experiments and take ownership of laboratory organisation and day-to-day operations. Strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge and support others are essential.

We are also looking for someone who is genuinely interested in the group's science and motivated to contribute beyond the core technical responsibilities of the role. There will be opportunities to develop specialist expertise, help establish new experimental approaches and take ownership of their own experiments and research projects. We particularly value someone who enjoys problem-solving and is keen to develop their skills through additional training, while contributing to a positive, supportive and scientifically engaged research environment.

The University and the wider Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences.

Benefits include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. A generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy and onsite childcare facilities are provided. Access to flexible working is available. The University is a Living Wage employer.