Biobank Technician

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Manchester seeks a proactive research technician to join their faculty technical team. The role involves providing technical support related to biological samples in the Maternal & Fetal Health Research Centre at St. Mary’s Hospital. Candidates should have qualifications in biological science, relevant laboratory experience, and a commitment to quality. Benefits include a leading pension scheme and excellent employee wellness services.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national retail discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in a biological research laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for human tissue banks and research clinics.
• Obtain and process biological samples from patients and research participants.
• Process human tissue samples, blood, and urine for storage.

Education

QCF level 6 in biological science

QCF level 2 passes in English and Maths and at least one science subject

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive research technician to join our dynamic faculty technical team, which strives to provide sector leading technical support across our schools in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health.

Location

The post is based in the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre (MFHRC) at St. Mary’s Hospital, which is part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

Purpose

The overall purpose of the role will be to provide technical support as directed in a range of activities associated with the Maternal & Fetal Health Research Centre human tissue banks and research clinics, including obtaining and processing biological samples from patients and research participants, and processing human tissue samples, blood and urine for storage in accordance with tissue bank Standard Operating Procedures and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).

Qualifications

• Qualified at QCF level 6 in a relevant biological science or QCF level 2 passes in English and Maths and at least one science subject.
• At least one QCF level 2 passes in English and Maths and at least one science subject with relevant experience working in a biological research laboratory.

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.