An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facility Manager to join the Bioimaging Platform at the John Innes Centre.

About the Bioimaging Platform

The Bioimaging Platform is crucial to the delivery of JIC science objectives, forming an integral component of forward research plans and contributing to the HP3 vision.

The facility underpins a wide variety of research programmes across the Norwich Research Park and to external users, providing services and expertise in light and electron microscopy technologies and affiliated equipment. The Bioimaging Platform supports a wide range of sample preparation and imaging techniques including resin embedding, ultramicrotomy, immunolabelling, plunge freezing, high-pressure freezing, confocal microscopy, super-resolution techniques, FLIM, FRET, FRAP, FCS, cryo-SEM, cryo-TEM, electron tomography, micro-ED, negative staining, single particle analysis, SBF-SEM and array tomography.

The role

The successful candidate will oversee the Platform, manage its personnel and resources, as well as being actively involved in the development and use of microscopy instrumentation and techniques by internal and external researchers. They will contribute to a wide variety of projects, with engagement ranging from simply offering advice through to becoming a major participant. The post holder will be expected to provide training to platform users in both formal and informal settings. They will be responsible for the management and future development of the Bioimaging facility in consultation with key stakeholders. The post holder will also manage the facility budget and ensure financial sustainability through facility usage recharges and funding applications.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have a first degree in Biological Science or a related subject, with in-depth knowledge of light and/or electron microscopy techniques and associated sample preparation methods. The successful candidate will ideally have a demonstrated ability to provide specialist technical support to users in their area of expertise.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills. Experience in managing facilities, staff and budgets would be advantageous. Likewise, demonstrated experience in securing funding to maintain and develop the facility (e.g. for the purchase of new equipment) is desirable.

The ideal candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills, and have a demonstrated ability to prioritise their workload in the face of competing demands and deliver work to tight deadlines. They must be able to work closely with researchers across diverse biological fields and be able to understand their needs and translate these into solutions. The flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours and to travel nationally are also desirable.

Additional information

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004659. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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