Contract Type: Fixed Term, 2 years
Salary Range: £24,174 (G4) - £28,756 (G5) per annum
Location: SAMS Oban, Scotland
Working Pattern: Full Time - 37hrs per week
Closing Date: 12th September 2022
(starting salary and grade will depend on the experience and added value you can bring to the project outputs)
Seaweed and other marine biomass offers the opportunity for the development of bio-energy and could form the basis of a new bio-based economy. However, we need to better understand how to convert the biomass to energy or other useful products at a commercial scale. You will work within an industry funded project to provide analytical support to a team of researchers working to develop seaweed based bio-energy or other products of interest.
You will be expected to apply analytical techniques to provide high quality analysis of macroalgae and their conversion products, including DNA extraction, lipid and carbohydrate analysis and elemental analysis using a range of chromatography techniques. Provide data outputs to SAMS research community, together with a synthesis of the analytical integrity of its quality. Management of main laboratory area, upkeep, performance and management of instrumentation associated with activities.
The successful candidate will have a degree in environmental, chemical or geological science as well as proven experience with instrumentation and techniques related to analytical chemistry.
Download: Marine Biotechnology Technician Job Description
We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to Dr Adam Hughes (adam.hughes@sams.ac.uk)
Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to recruitment@sams.ac.uk quoting Job Ref ‘D15/22.AH’ in the subject heading.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12th September 2022 – Interviews will be held by mid/late September.