Research Technician in the Glyco-immunology (Dyer) Lab

This 3 year position (with potential for extension) will support a wide range of research activities within the Glyco-Immunology (Dyer) lab in the context of understanding the role of the cell surface glycocalyx in immune cell recruitment to the inflamed brain. The appointee will be responsible for:

• Routine sample preparation for mass-spectrometry based analysis of glycans and development of new applications of this approach with time and training.
• The management of general laboratory facilities including ordering, organisation and routine paperwork.
• The recruitment and supervision of students from widening participation schemes to enable junior researchers to gain experience in the lab.

The candidate will have:

• A qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor’s degree) in a relevant biological science subject.
• Relevant and specific laboratory experience in the field of biochemical analysis and/or matrix/glyco-biology and/or bioimaging and flow cytometry.
• Ability to plan, organise and undertake a complex workload with multiple and competing priorities, without supervision.

Include: background, duties, essential skills and experience, length of contract, full or part-time. Keep to 150 words.

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 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: Rachel Watkins

Email: r.watkins@manchester.ac.uk

or

Name: Douglas Dyer

Email: douglas.dyer@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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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.