Mammalian Cell Culture Research Assistant (5 months)

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across departments

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Assistant in Mammalian Cell Culture to help develop practical alternatives to animal-derived serum. This full-time, fixed-term role lasts 5 months within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, collaborating with an industry partner and senior researchers.

You will perform culture maintenance, data collection, and liaise with partners, contributing to high-quality lab records and project reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences or chemical engineering or a related subject.
• Understanding of mammalian cell biology and the principles of cell culture.
• Hands-on experience of sterile technique for handling cells (ideally mammalian cells).
• Accurate record keeping and data analysis.
• Clear written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining mammalian cell cultures using sterile technique and agreed protocols.
• Adapting cells to grow in different supplements.
• Measuring cell growth, viability and nutrient use, and protein production where relevant.
• Recording, analysing and presenting data clearly and accurately, keeping full laboratory records.
• Liaising with the industry partner, including sharing results and materials and attending project meetings.

Skills

Mammalian cell biology

Sterile technique

Record keeping & data analysis

Written and spoken communication

Education

Biological sciences or chemical engineering degree

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Assistant in Mammalian Cell Culture to help develop practical alternatives to animal-derived serum. This full-time, fixed-term role lasts 5 months within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, collaborating with an industry partner and senior researchers.

You will perform culture maintenance, data collection, and liaise with partners, contributing to high-quality lab records and project reporting.