Research Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated research technician to join their innovative team. In this role, you will provide essential technical support for cutting-edge research projects focused on immune responses to allergens and inflammatory challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong immunology knowledge and exceptional organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation of laboratory experiments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively within a dynamic team, contributing to impactful research in mucosal immunology. Join a vibrant academic environment that values diversity and promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in immunology and related fields is essential.
• Organizational skills to maintain support for ongoing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for research on immune responses.
• Maintain support structures for ongoing experiments.

Skills

Immunology

Organizational Skills

Molecular Biology

Parasitology

Teamwork

Job description

The Papotto Lab at The University of Manchester is looking for a research technician with strong immunology and organizational skills for a period of 12 months, starting in May 2025.

You will provide technical assistance to ongoing research projects in the lab, studying the role of skin innate-like lymphocyte cells in regulating local and distal immune response to allergens, helminths, and other inflammatory insults.

Experience with techniques in the fields of immunology, molecular biology, and parasitology, and the ability to understand the immunological concepts underlying the project is essential. Organizational skills are also essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining a support structure to the ongoing experiments.

Finally, the ability to work as part of a dynamic team working in different aspects of mucosal immunology is highly valued.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Dr Pedro Papotto

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.