Faculty of Science
School of Biological Sciences
Media Preparation Technician (0.2 FTE)
Ref: TC959
Salary on appointment will be £24,685 per annum pro rata.
UEA has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Media Preparation Technician to assist in the maintenance and running of fruit fly media preparation under the supervision of Dr Karl Grieshop, working on a newly funded project that aims to understand the evolutionary repeatability of sex- and age-specific fitness in Drosophila.
The aim of the project is to evaluate the genomic basis of sex- and age-specific fitness across ten Drosophila species.
Key duties of the role include preparing, cooking, and dispensing large volumes of standardised fruit fly culture media (food vials and bottles) to support multi-species Drosophila populations. You will maintain media preparation equipment, manage stock levels of media ingredients and consumables, follow routine laboratory hygiene and safety protocols (including safe disposal of spent media), and coordinate closely with the research team to meet weekly feeding schedules.
You will have secondary education qualifications (A levels or equivalent) or relevant practical work experience and laboratory experience. Essential criteria include good time management, the ability to follow standard recipes and operating procedures accurately. Prior experience in a commercial kitchen, or working with Drosophila media preparation is desirable but not essential.
This part-time (0.2 FTE) post is available from 1 February 2027 on a fixed term basis for three years.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of disability, and race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the Faculty. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 30 November 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Karl Grieshop via K.Grieshop@uea.ac.uk.
