Research Technician

University of Oxford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Research Technician to support the Biology Department's Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs. The role includes maintaining live animal stocks and performing molecular biology experiments such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and chromatin techniques like Cut&Run, plus sequencing library preparation and cloning.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or lab experience, and be willing to work with spiders, locusts and fruit flies; strong

Qualifications

• First degree in a relevant subject OR experience in a laboratory setting.
• Willing to work with spiders, locusts and fruit flies.
• Good communication, organisation, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.
• Experience with insect or arachnid models is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain live animal stocks as part of the Biology Department labs.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Work with chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run and sequencing library prep.
• Assist in creating recombinant DNA (cloning) for project needs.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Education

First degree in a relevant subject

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

Agarose gel electrophoresis

Chromatin techniques (Cut&Run)

Sequencing library preparation

Cloning

Job description

Research Technician

Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

About the role

We are seeking a laboratory technician to join the Biology Department and provide research support to the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs. Responsibilities of the post include maintaining live animal stocks as well as conducting molecular biology experiments to advance larger research projects. This may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR & agarose gel electrophoresis, chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run, sequencing library preparation and creating recombinant DNA (cloning).

Further details of the research projects can be found at the labs' respective websites: Home | Fitz-James Lab https://animalvibration.site.ox.ac.uk

About you

You will either hold a first degree in a relevant subject or have experience working in a laboratory setting. You must be willing to work with a variety of animal models, including spiders, locusts and fruit flies. Previous experience in working with insect or arachnid models is desirable but not required. However, good communication skills, organization, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.

Contact Person: HR Team

Contact Phone:

Closing Date & Time: 16-Nov-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Salary (£): £32,108 – £37,338 per annum

Tagged as: Life Sciences