Laboratory Operations Technician

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days leave (pro rata)

Season ticket loan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is advertising a Laboratory Operations Technician in the Blizard Institute, Centre for Immunobiology and Infection, to support research on menopause effects in mononuclear phagocyte biology. The role involves PBMC handling, tissue immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and daily lab duties.

Candidates should have a relevant BSc in biology or related sciences and be able to work to deadlines, with experience in data analysis and waste management.

Qualifications

• Relevant BSc in biological or related science.
• Experience working with and isolating human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
• Experience in phlebotomy and immunohistochemistry of human tissue samples.
• Flow cytometry experience.
• Managing day-to-day lab duties and deadlines.
• Experience analysing and processing data; good waste management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support research evaluating the impact of menopause on mononuclear phagocyte biology.
• Assist with routine laboratory duties and sample processing.
• Coordinate data collection and maintain lab records.

Skills

PBMC isolation

Phlebotomy

Immunohistochemistry

Flow cytometry

Lab duties

Data analysis

Waste management

Education

BSc in biological or related science

Job description

Opportunity ID

10756

Faculty

Medicine & Dentistry

Location

QM London

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Duration

30 months

Working Patterns

Part Time

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Working Hours (Per Week)

17.50

Salary Range

£33,263 - £40,015 per annum (pro rata)

Job Pack

Contact Details

Name: Dr Emma S Chambers

Job Title: Senior Lecturer

Email: [e-mail]

About the Role

We are advertising a Laboratory Operations Technician position within the lab of Dr Emma Chambers, in the Centre for Immunobiology and Infection at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. To support the research evaluating the impact of menopause on mononuclear phagocyte biology.

About You

You are expected to have a relevant BSc in biological or related science. Additionally, you should have knowledge and experience of working with and isolating human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Experience in phlebotomy, along with immunohistochemistry of human tissue samples, flow cytometry and managing day to day lab duties. Experience of working to deadlines, analysing and processing data and waste management procedures.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003, one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Closing Date

06/09/2026, 23:55