We require a full-time mass spectrometry technician to provide support to collaborative projects between Dr Clarissa Czekster (School of Biology), Professor David Harrison (School of Medicine) and NuCana plc which is headquartered in Edinburgh. The work will entail routine analysis of biological samples to contribute to NuCana’s early Drug Discovery and Drug Development studies. Primary responsibilities will revolve around a Waters Q-ToF Xevo X2G recently acquired and used for metabolite identification and quantification  

The successful candidate will possess a science-based education or equivalent work experience/related degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, biochemistry, or any relevant qualification. They will have considerable science-based technical experience to support a range of laboratory procedures including the operation and maintenance of specialist analytical equipment. Working as a team member, the technician will be a highly organized individual with a positive approach to managing dealing with collaborators and other project participants. The candidate will provide technical assistance in the preparation and running of samples by LC-MS as well as maintenance of the instruments.

The candidate will receive all the necessary training and protocols to carry out analysis of samples.  Prior industrial experience in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques is essential, and familiarity with regulatory guidelines such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is highly desirable. 

Reliable, creative, knowledgeable and hard-working, capable of delivering high-quality data in a timely manner, the successful applicant will have all the necessary support from the supervisor, the group, and their collaborators, but you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of a team as required. Problem-solving skills and scientific rigour are essential traits. 

This is a full time position on a fixed term contract until 31 January 2024.  

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Clarissa Czekster, email: cmc27@st-andrews.ac.uk.  

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in technical posts at the University.    

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall).  More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

This post is eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Closing Date:  15 October 2021                                           Interview Date:  25 October 2021     

Please quote ref: TG1223NB

Further Particulars: TG1223NB FPs.doc  


School of Biology (BSRC)
Salary: £27,924 - £33,309 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term: Until 31 January 2024