Neuroscience Research Technician – iPSC & FA Lab

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Technician to join the SITraN laboratories to support Friedreich's ataxia research. You will work with iPSC-derived neurons and contribute to cellular and molecular studies under multi‑disciplinary supervision.

The role involves maintaining iPSC cultures, performing ICC and fluorescence microscopy, and assisting with data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports. Hybrid working and a generous benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• MSc in Neuroscience or Honours in Neuroscience (Essential).
• Experience with induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models (Essential).
• Experience in collaborative research (Essential).
• Experience in maintaining iPSC and deriving neurons (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to the postdoctoral researcher and lab team.
• Maintain and differentiate iPSC cultures and neuronal cell types.
• Assist with ICC, fluorescence microscopy, RNA extraction and molecular biology techniques.
• Support RNA-seq sample preparation and data processing workflows.
• Maintain detailed records and assist with reporting and publications.

Skills

iPSC work

Neuroscience background

Team collaboration

Laboratory techniques

Education

MSc in Neuroscience

Honours in Neuroscience

Tools

iPSC culture techniques

Patch-clamp electrophysiology

RNA sequencing

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Research Technician to join the SITraN laboratories to support Friedreich's ataxia research. You will work with iPSC-derived neurons and contribute to cellular and molecular studies under multi‑disciplinary supervision.

The role involves maintaining iPSC cultures, performing ICC and fluorescence microscopy, and assisting with data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports. Hybrid working and a generous benefits package are offered.