Laboratory Technician

University Of Leeds (Medicine); Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support clinical projects by processing blood and tissue samples while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must have laboratory experience, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. The role offers a generous holiday package, pension options, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Qualifications

• Must have laboratory experience for unsupervised and team-based tasks.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with team members.
• Meticulous attention to detail for data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Log, process, and catalogue clinical blood and tissue samples.
• Ensure compliance with Human Tissue Act regulations.
• Produce accurate data for clinical trials.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Would you like to be part of a world-class research team? Can you provide technical support to a large number of important clinical projects?

There are a number of clinical trials supported by the University Research Laboratories based at Chapel Allerton Hospital (CAH). This Laboratory Technician post is required to help log, process, and catalogue clinical blood and/or tissue samples whilst ensuring compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004) regulations.

Laboratory experience is essential as the role involves both working unsupervised and also part of a team. Good communication skills are required as the successful candidate will interact with all members of the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) as well as the lab team. You will also have meticulous attention to detail in order to produce robust and accurate data for use in clinical trials.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development:

• Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Mrs Katie Mbara, Laboratory Manager, Email: [e-mail]