Research Technician

Queen Mary University of London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a full-time research technician for a 9-month position focused on blood pressure regulation research using murine models. Candidates should be self-motivated with relevant skills in cardiovascular techniques. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

30 days' leave

Flexible working arrangements

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge in cardiovascular research models or techniques.
• Experience in laboratory research activities will be evaluated positively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanisms of blood pressure regulation using murine models.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Skills

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn new skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Knowledge in cardiovascular research models

Job description

Candidates are invited to apply for a full-time, 9-month research technician position funded by Barts Charity to investigate novel mechanisms of blood pressure regulation using murine models. The successful applicant will be based at the Centre for Cardiovascular Medicine and Devices (Charterhouse Square), within the William Harvey Research Institute. Support and training will be available where necessary.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a willingness to learn new skills, hard-working, and with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. Relevant knowledge in cardiovascular research models or techniques, as well as any relevant experience, will be evaluated positively.

The Centre for Cardiovascular Medicine and Devices has been created to bridge the gap between academics and clinicians in their endeavour to innovate in translational medicine.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London, full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 9 months, with an expected start date of 1st January 2026. The starting salary will be Grade 3, in the range of £33,263 - £37,472 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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