Research Laboratory Technician (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a part-time Research Laboratory Technician to join the BioMind Lab, contributing to brain-immune interface research under Dr Mary-Ellen Lynall. The role focuses on developing peripheral blood biomarker assays and multi-omics workflows within a UK-wide network.

You will train diverse personnel, ensure protocol adherence, data quality, and provide expert laboratory support across partner sites, while embedding SOPs and robust sample management

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver peripheral blood biomarker assays and multi-omics workflows.
• Train doctoral researchers, clinical staff and partner-site colleagues.
• Ensure protocol adherence and data quality across the network.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and sample management processes.

Job description

Part-time (60-80% FTE, 21.9-29.2 hours per week), Monday to Friday with working days to be agreed.

Fixed term contract 3 years

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Laboratory Technician to join the BioMind Lab, led by Dr Mary-Ellen Lynall at the University of Cambridge. The BioMind Lab investigates the brain-immune interface, identifying mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets for disorders of the brain and mind.

The role holder will support the Mental Health Goals OMICS Project, a UK multi-omics infrastructure and resource for psychosis and mood disorders, playing a central role in implementing its biomarker protocols. Working within the University's established health and safety framework, you will develop, implement and deliver peripheral blood biomarker assays and multi-omics workflows for this UK-wide, multi-site research programme, establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures, quality systems and sample management processes from the ground up. https://pgc.unc.edu/for-researchers/working-groups/functional-genomics-working-group/

You will train and support a diverse range of personnel - including doctoral researchers, clinical staff and colleagues at partner sites - ensuring protocol adherence and data quality across the network and will provide highly technical support to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory. You will work closely with academics, clinicians, technical staff, administrators and programme managers within the wider Mental Health Goals network

For further details, please read the further particulars.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Mary-Ellen Lynall Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 24th August 2026

Interview Date: 3rd September 2026

Please quote reference RN50703 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.