Research Technician

Research Technician
Vacancy Ref: BMH-031789

Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Duration: 24 months

Overall purpose of the role

The Research Technician will support a wide range of research activities in the group and contribute to specific ongoing research projects, support and manage our infection biology related activities including animal models of infection, and take on overall day-to-day management of the laboratory. This will involve independently performing grant-driven experiments, contributing to experimental design, consultation with other researchers, data analysis, presentation, and reporting. The post also involves training, advisory and supervisory roles with respect to ensuring there is a sound scientific knowledge base available within the group and there is compliance with University procedures and regulations, particularly Health and Safety legislation. Lab management duties will include maintenance, advice and induction with regard to the procurement and use of equipment and general laboratory organisation. The post holder will need to liaise with others to ensure they have a clear understanding of the needs of the School, Faculty and University in order to achieve their goals.

Applicants will preferably be a current or prior holder of a Home Office Personal Licence for performing regulated procedures and have experience of working with murine, and/or ex vivo and/or in vitro models of disease. Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process.

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 recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Lorraine Schmidt

Email: lorraine.schmidt@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.