Research Technician

You will spend your time working with the immunohistochemistry team identifying signalling pathways and biomarkers within lung samples obtained from COPD patients and controls. You will have experience in using immunohistochemistry for research.

You will be expected to collect samples obtained from clinical and research studies, as well as lung samples obtained at the time of surgery. These samples will need to be processed so that they can be used for immunohistochemical analysis as well as cell culture studies. You will be involved at all these stages as well as ensuring all sample records are maintained.

You will be expected to supervise and train various members of the group in immunohistochemistry. You will also have experience in aseptic technique and cell culture as well as some of the following techniques: RNA extraction from cells and tissue, real-time PCR, protein extraction from cells and tissue, flow cytometry. You will also be involved in general laboratory maintenance.

Training will be given in laboratory techniques where needed. Due to dependence of the work on patient samples, working hours may be spread across a 7-day week. We are looking for a candidate with laboratory experience. A confident team player is needed to interact with clinical and non-clinical staff in a multidisciplinary team environment.

What will you get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Simon Lea

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.