Research Technician

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Technician to join the Menon lab within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, as part of a programme funded by the UKRI. This is a full-time post for 2 years, with a possibility to extend further.

The research programme aims to unravel how lung-infiltrating B cells contribute to chronic lung disease, by utilizing a combination of tissue and blood samples from patients/controls, in vivo disease models, and cutting-edge technologies.

The role will be to provide technical support for a range of research activity including; processing blood and tissue samples, managing the sample biobank, running/troubleshooting experiments, the use and maintenance of research associated equipment and other associated duties that commensurate with the grade. Some experience in immunology research is strongly preferred.

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 [email protected].

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: Lorraine Scmidt

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

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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.