Research Technician

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. 

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Ananya Choudhury, Chair and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Translational Radiobiology Group

Email: ananya.choudhury@nhs.net

Name: Peter Reid, Senior Technical Operations Manager

Email: Peter.Reid@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.