Research Support Technician

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Sport and leisure facilities discount

Staff benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career development programmes

On-campus working environment

LGPS enrolment

Job summary

Edge Hill University’s Medical School invites applications for a Research Support Technician to support cancer research projects on head and neck and cervical cancers. You will perform cell culture, Western blotting, flow cytometry and data management while assisting researchers with daily laboratory operations.

The role requires a degree and practical lab experience, strong organisational skills and proficiency in Excel/Word.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with practical laboratory experience.
• Experience in cell culture, Western blotting and cell viability analysis.
• Ability to manage research data and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory-based cancer research and data collection.
• Maintain equipment and manage consumable stock levels.
• Collaborate with academic researchers and ensure safe lab practices.

Skills

Cell culture

Western blotting

Flow cytometry

Data management

Excel

Word

Education

Degree holder

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Medical School as Research Support Technician and play a key role in supporting an innovative cancer research project investigating the molecular mechanisms that drive head and neck and cervical cancers.

As a Research Support Technician, you will work closely with academic researchers to deliver high-quality laboratory-based research, helping to generate findings that could contribute to a greater understanding of cancer biology. The role involves cell culture, protein analysis, Western blotting, cell viability assays and flow cytometry, alongside the collection, management and analysis of research data.

You will also help maintain laboratory equipment, manage consumable stock levels, and ensure research activities are carried out safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your laboratory skills, gain experience in cutting-edge biomedical research and contribute to research with real-world impact.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Dr Carlos P. Rubbi, Senior Lecturer, at [e-mail] .

While we welcome external applications for this role, internal applicants will be prioritised.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

About You

As Research Support Technician you will be educated to degree level and will bring practical laboratory experience, particularly in cell culture, cell maintenance, Western blotting and cell viability analysis.

You will be comfortable working with research data, maintaining accurate records and supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy research laboratory.

You will have strong organisational skills and attention to detail will enable you to manage laboratory consumables, follow technical procedures and contribute to the delivery of high-quality research outputs.

You will be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, and will be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic colleagues.

An understanding of research data management, statistical analysis, flow cytometry or related techniques would be advantageous, but most importantly you will have enthusiasm for research, a proactive approach to problem solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a laboratory environment.

• A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.