Part-Time Lab Researcher: CNS Stroke Biomarkers

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a Laboratory Researcher to join the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia (CPSD) at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The role involves liaising with clinical staff, processing patient-derived blood samples, and performing biomarker assays while analysing results.

You will adapt experimental protocols, troubleshoot problems, and contribute to experimental design and planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant biological science subject.
• Practical experience in a biological research lab processing patient-derived blood and tissue.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clinical and support staff.
• Process patient-derived blood samples for research.
• Perform biomarker assays and analyse results.
• Adapt and optimise experimental protocols.
• Troubleshoot technical problems.
• Manage data collection and experimental design.
• Organise day-to-day running of the lab, including equipment maintenance and stock control.

Skills

Lab experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Biomarker assay techniques

Laboratory techniques

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a Laboratory Researcher to join the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia (CPSD) at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The role involves liaising with clinical staff, processing patient-derived blood samples, and performing biomarker assays while analysing results.

You will adapt experimental protocols, troubleshoot problems, and contribute to experimental design and planning.