Research Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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UE06, £30, £35,308.00

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The Roslin Institute, Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility

Fixed Term until 31 March 2025, in the first instance

35 hours per week

One opening


We are looking for a Research Assistant to work within the Proteomics and Metabolomics core facility of the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh.


The Opportunity:


The post holder is expected to support and assist, the state-of-the-art mass spectrometry based analytical services to researchers based in the Roslin Institute, across the university and also to external collaborators and commercial partners.

The duties will include developing LC-MS and mass spectrometry imaging methods for qualitative and quantitative characterisation of small molecules and proteins from a variety of matrices including clinical samples, in addition to the day-to-day maintenance of advanced analytical instrumentations.

Training will be provided as necessary.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Prior experience in a bio analytical laboratory
  • Experience with protein and metabolite sample preparations for omics analysis
  • Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometer
  • Expertise in data and image analysis

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more.

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for further information and use our reward calculator **to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
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