Research Technician

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research lab is seeking a dedicated research technician to support exciting projects in immunology. This role involves providing technical assistance for studies on skin innate-like lymphocytes and their role in immune responses. The ideal candidate will have strong immunological knowledge and organizational skills to manage experiments effectively. Join a dynamic team focused on advancing research in mucosal immunology, where your contributions will be valued and impactful. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, with hybrid working arrangements considered and excellent benefits provided.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in immunology and molecular biology is essential.
• Strong organizational skills to support ongoing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to research projects in immunology.
• Maintain support structure for ongoing experiments.

Skills

Immunology

Molecular Biology

Organizational Skills

Parasitology

Teamwork

Job description

The Papotto Lab at The University of Manchester is looking for a research technician with strong immunology and organizational skills for a period of 12 months, starting in May 2025.

You will provide technical assistance to ongoing research projects in the lab, studying the role of skin innate-like lymphocytes cells in regulating local and distal immune response to allergens, helminths and other inflammatory insults.

Experience with techniques in the fields of immunology, molecular biology and parasitology, and ability to understand the immunological concepts underlying the project is essential. Organizational skills are also essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining a support structure to the ongoing experiments.

Finally, the ability to work as part of a dynamic team working in different aspects of mucosal immunology is highly valued.

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.

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Created on 04/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom