About this role
Job Title: Senior Research Technician Reference: 601 Department: Life Sciences Contract Type: Fixed-term contract Fixed Term End Date: 3 years from start date Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Tuesday 15 December 2026, 11:59pm (UK) Full time Salary Range: £31,861.00 - £35,302.00 per annum About the Role 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 for 3 years. 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. Any requests for further information about the role can be directed to Joseph Waldron ( J.Waldron@crukscotlandinstitutue) We and the wider University of Warwick environment offer substantial opportunities for professional development including regular opportunities to attend international conferences. 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. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
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. About the Department School of Life Sciences For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent research and teaching environment.
Our workplace ethic has enabled us to gain the Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing gender equality under the Athena Swan chartermark, we would particularly encourage and welcome applications from female academics.
How to Apply To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Please note that if you do not evidence the essential requirements, we may not be able to shortlist your application.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which 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. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here . We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer . If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here . The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance . Right to Work If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.