| Organisation: | Royal Zoological Society of Scotland |
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Position type: | Paid |
| Contract: | Permanent |
| Closing date: | Thu 10 January 13 |
| Website: | www.edinburghzoo.org.uk |
| Contact email: | jobs@rzss.org.uk |
About us
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park. Both parks are premier visitor attractions, offering visitors a fantastic day out. Of equal importance is our excellent international reputation for our conservation and education programmes and we are looking to the future with confidence. We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen commercial edge to ensure we can sustain our excellent reputation. Our mission is to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and thus to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats.
Laboratory Technician
As the Laboratory Technician, you will report to the Head of WildGenes, working within the Society’s Conservation Programmes department. You will carry out laboratory DNAanalysis and support with the day to day running of the facility. The successful candidate will be required to undertake DNA extraction and amplification of samples in a robust and timely manner. They will be flexible in their approach and carry out a variety of other tasks as required. As a valued member of the Conservation Programmes department, the post-holder will contribute to the development of the Society in achieving its Mission and Aims.
About you
You will be educated to degree level, or hold equivalent relevant experience in biological, biochemical or environmental sciences. Previous experience of laboratory work is desirable whilst excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. The successful candidate should have sufficient knowledge-based skills to conduct DNAextraction. A full UK valid driving licence is required as is the ability to work in the UK. Other skills such as note-taking would also be an advantage. With an ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of internal staff and researchers, you will be able to pursue projects effectively with minimum supervision. This role would suit an effective communicator who demonstrates a quality approach to work.
This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday)
To Apply
Closing date for the above position is Thursday 10th January 2013
For full information on how to apply for the Laboratory Technician role, please email jobs@rzss.org.uk with a note of interest and follow the instructions. If you have queries regarding the role or would like further details, please email Ross McEwing at rmcewing@rzss.org.uk.
For full information on how to apply for the Laboratory Technician role, please email jobs@rzss.org.uk with a note of interest and follow the instructions. If you have queries regarding the role or would like further details, please email Ross McEwing at rmcewing@rzss.org.uk.
