Research Technician

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join the Kulathu Lab as a Research Technician in the School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. You will provide technical support across project-specific research activities, including running experiments, supporting research equipment, preparing reagents, and helping staff and students work safely and effectively in laboratories. The lab studies how ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like proteins regulate cellular pathways.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out and assisting staff and students with standard experimental protocols, as directed by the supervisor.
• Supporting staff and students in the operation of laboratory equipment and the preparation of reagents.
• Assisting with the smooth running of laboratories, including general housekeeping duties.
• Recording, collating and preparing accurate data using paper-based and computer-based systems.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant experience of working in a research laboratory environment.
• Practical experience in one or several of the following laboratory techniques: recombinant protein expression and purification, chromatography (e.g. ÄKTA systems), SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and making stable cell lines.
• A qualification at QCF level 6, such as a bachelor’s degree, in a relevant biological science subject;
• or QCF level 2 passes, such as GCSEs, in English, Mathematics and at least one science subject, together with relevant experience of working in a research laboratory.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of preparing ubiquitin chains or working with enzymes of the ubiquitin system or any other posttranslational modification (Desirable)

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Yogesh Kulathu

Email Address: yogesh.kulathu@manchester.ac.uk

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.