Oxford Brain Bank Research Technician

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Oxford seeks a motivated individual to provide technical and operational support to the Oxford Brain Bank. You will help prepare, process, store and manage human tissue samples, ensuring quality and integrity for research.

Responsibilities include embedding tissue, paraffin and frozen sectioning, routine histological staining, immunohistochemistry, archive and quality control, plus database management and lab administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in tissue handling and histology.
• Strong record-keeping and ability to work to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, store and manage human tissue samples.
• Embed tissue, perform paraffin and frozen sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry.
• Maintain databases and quality control.
• Work with biobank team and NHS staff.

Job description

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

We are seeking a motivated, reliable and well-organised individual to provide comprehensive technical and operational support to the Oxford Brain Bank (OBB). The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation, processing, storage and management of human tissue samples, helping to maintain the quality and integrity of this valuable research resource.

The role involves a broad range of laboratory and tissue banking activities, including tissue embedding, paraffin and frozen sectioning, routine histological staining, immunohistochemistry, tissue archiving, quality control, database management and general laboratory administration. The postholder will be expected to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and safety requirements.

The postholder will work closely with the Director of the OBB, Professor Laura Parkkinen, and other members of the biobank team, including the Governance Manager, Research Access and Service Manager, Tissue Coordinator, neuropathologists, researchers and NHS staff. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to research into neurological diseases as part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team working in state-of-the-art facilities.

For any queries regarding visa sponsorship, HR and the University's Staff Immigration Team will provide advice and assistance when the chosen candidate for the role has been identified.

This post is full time (36.5 hours per week), fixed term for 1 year.

Only applications received before midday 12:00 on Friday 13th November 2026 will be considered.