Microbiome Research Technician (Early Life)

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a highly capable technician to support microbiome research in early life. You will manage sample biobank, perform media prep, culture bacteria, DNA extractions, PCR, and organoid culture maintenance as part of a collaborative team.

The role includes data analysis support, results presentation, and potential manuscript writing across multiple collaborations; duration is full-time, fixed-term for seven years.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of general microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience of working with clinical research samples.
• Understanding of microbiome science.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology and human primary cell line culture.
• Perform molecular biology.
• Support data analysis and manuscript drafting.
• Contribute to training and mentorship of students and other group members.
• Manage routine and complex maintenance activities and repairs.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Molecular biology

Clinical samples handling

Health and safety

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

BTEC HNC / HND; or A’ level

BSc or MSc in a relevant subject (desirable)

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

Organoid culture

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a highly capable technician to support microbiome research in early life. You will manage sample biobank, perform media prep, culture bacteria, DNA extractions, PCR, and organoid culture maintenance as part of a collaborative team.

The role includes data analysis support, results presentation, and potential manuscript writing across multiple collaborations; duration is full-time, fixed-term for seven years.