Job reference: BMH-028675
Salary: £31,637 - £36,130 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: FBMH Technical Services
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/06/2025
Contract Duration: 18 Months
School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Biology, Medicine and Health

Job Description

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Research Technician to join Matthias Sollers lab in the School of Biological Sciences. This position is available for 18 months.

The role will support a wide range of research activities in the field of mRNA processing including the analysis of alternative splicing and polyadenylation as well as mRNA methylation using a Drosophila genetic model. The post holder is expected to perform Drosophila genetics to the highest standards and have experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and confocal imaging.

Applicants should hold a qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant biological science subject OR QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSE’s) in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject and substantial relevant experience of working in a research laboratory.

What you will 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 People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Joanna Woodburn

Email: joanna.woodburn@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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.

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