Job Description
Job description
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Technician to join our Life Sciences department, working as part of the BBSRC sLoLa-funded MultiDefence consortium (https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/multidefence/).
You will be working as part of the Taylor lab group (https://tiffanybtaylor.wordpress.com/) within a wider molecular microbiology lab, with numerous PhD, postdocs, research support staff as well as undergraduates and masters students.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in bacteria-phage culturing and assays, molecular engineering, microbial aseptic techniques, and conducting standard microbiology assays such as growth rate measurements, PFU/CFU quantification, PCR, and qPCR.
Desirably, you will also have experience in fluorescent assays such as flow cytometry or FACS and some bioinformatic skills.
You will play a key role in supporting experimental projects, managing laboratory resources, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Additional Information
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
A job share for the role will be considered for the right candidates.
What We Can Offer You
• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find Out More About Our Benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.
Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026
Department: Technical & Experimental
Salary: £30,505 to £36,+24
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Technician to join our Life Sciences department, working as part of the BBSRC sLoLa-funded MultiDefence consortium (https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/multidefence/).
You will be working as part of the Taylor lab group (https://tiffanybtaylor.wordpress.com/) within a wider molecular microbiology lab, with numerous PhD, postdocs, research support staff as well as undergraduates and masters students.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in bacteria-phage culturing and assays, molecular engineering, microbial aseptic techniques, and conducting standard microbiology assays such as growth rate measurements, PFU/CFU quantification, PCR, and qPCR.
Desirably, you will also have experience in fluorescent assays such as flow cytometry or FACS and some bioinformatic skills.
You will play a key role in supporting experimental projects, managing laboratory resources, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Additional Information
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
A job share for the role will be considered for the right candidates.
What We Can Offer You
• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find Out More About Our Benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.
Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026
Department: Technical & Experimental
Salary: £30,505 to £36,+24
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Research Technician |fixed|term| |ED1222+ position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Bath offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
