This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Technician to work within the Translational Radiobiology group.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual from a biological sciences background. The purpose of the role is to provide technical support with minimal supervision, in a range of project specific research activities including: the running and trouble shooting of experiments; the maintenance, use and teaching of research associated equipment. To assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories.
Working within a team of researchers and clinicians, you will be responsible for tracking and processing clinical samples; both tumour biopsies and blood samples, carrying out RNA and DNA extraction and downstream assays. The post holder will need a strong eye for detail, ability to work both independently and collaboratively with excellent communication and organisational skills.
What you will get in return:
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 recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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. Luisa Vanesa Biolatti
Email: luisa.biolatti@manchester.ac.uk
Name: Peter Reid
Email: Peter.Reid@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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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.
