Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

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

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Laboratory Technician to support research on human immune cell ageing. The role entails laboratory maintenance, expertise in molecular biology, and strong organisational skills. Successful candidates will engage in cutting-edge research with potential for extended funding based on performance. An excellent opportunity for those with a background in biological sciences seeking to contribute to impactful research.

Qualifications

• Experience in cell culture and isolation of primary immune cell subsets from blood.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated evidence of problem solving in a research context.

Responsibilities

• Support a research project investigating human immune cell ageing.
• Maintain and run the Hess laboratory.
• Troubleshoot research problems and adapt protocols as necessary.

Skills

Laboratory experience in molecular biology

Laboratory experience in cell biology

Laboratory experience in immunology

Troubleshooting research problems

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in a related biological sciences discipline

Tools

Flow cytometry

Western blotting

qPCR

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Research Laboratory Technician to support a research project investigating human immune cell ageing, as well as overseeing the maintenance and running of the Hess laboratory.

The Hess laboratory is based at the Cambridge Institute for Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease and broadly investigates the metabolic basis of lymphocyte function and translational aspects of immunometabolic regulation. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in a related biological sciences discipline, as well as laboratory experience in molecular biology and/or cell biology and/or immunology. Familiarity with isolation of primary immune cell subsets from blood, cell culture, and flow cytometry would be desirable. Experience with a range of cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as Western blotting and qPCR is an advantage. Candidates should also demonstrate evidence of being able to effectively troubleshoot research problems and adapt research protocols. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, are essential. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Professor Christoph Hess at [e-mail].

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance, with the possibility to extend for a further year.

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Closing date: 3rd July 2025

Interview Date: to be confirmed

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