Epigenetics Research Assistant: High-Throughput Genomics

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genomics tech training

Biobank project experience

Collaborative environment

Career development

Global research program

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The University of Exeter seeks several Graduate Research Assistants to contribute to a landmark £16 million UK Biobank epigenetics project generating DNA methylation data from 60,000 participants. Multiple fixed-term posts run to 31 January 2029, with starting salary from £33,951 on Grade E.

You will work in a collaborative environment, gaining experience in high-throughput sequencing and data generation to support dementia, cancer and cardiovascular research.

Qualifications

• Previous lab experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures supporting high-throughput DNA methylation profiling.
• Prepare and quality-control samples for DNA methylation array analysis.
• Contribute to laboratory workflow development and optimisation.
• Maintain rigorous sample tracking and laboratory records.
• Work alongside leading researchers in epigenomics, genomics and bioinformatics.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

First degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Exeter seeks several Graduate Research Assistants to contribute to a landmark £16 million UK Biobank epigenetics project generating DNA methylation data from 60,000 participants. Multiple fixed-term posts run to 31 January 2029, with starting salary from £33,951 on Grade E.

You will work in a collaborative environment, gaining experience in high-throughput sequencing and data generation to support dementia, cancer and cardiovascular research.