Laboratory Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds seeks a Laboratory Technician to support clinical trials by logging and processing biological samples. Candidates must possess laboratory experience, excellent communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure regulatory compliance. This role offers generous holidays and personal development opportunities, though visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Qualifications

• Demonstrated laboratory experience is essential.
• Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail for producing accurate data.

Responsibilities

• Log, process, and catalogue clinical blood and tissue samples.
• Ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004) regulations.
• Interact with all members of the lab team and institute.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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 all the time 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.

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]