Research Technician

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Research Technician to provide essential technical support across various research projects. This role involves running experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in molecular biology techniques and a relevant degree. The institution promotes a culture of inclusion and offers a range of benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about research and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques.
• Relevant working experience in a biological subject.

Responsibilities

• Running and troubleshooting experiments.
• Maintaining and teaching research-associated equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance in laboratories.

Skills

PCR

Gel Electrophoresis

Cloning

Transforming Bacteria

Plasmid Preparations

Education

QCF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) in a biological subject

QCF level 2 passes (GCSE) in English, Mathematics, and at least one science subject

Job description

Research Technician Position

We are recruiting a Research Technician to provide technical support with minimal supervision across various project-specific research activities. Responsibilities include:

1. Running and troubleshooting experiments
2. Maintaining, using, and teaching research-associated equipment
3. Ensuring safe working practices and health and safety compliance within laboratories

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience with standard molecular biology techniques, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, transforming bacteria, and plasmid preparations.

Qualifications required:

• QCF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) in a biological subject, or
• QCF level 2 passes (GCSE) in English, Mathematics, and at least one science subject, along with relevant working experience

Please refer to the appointment particulars for further details.

Note: Under current immigration rules, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points-Based System. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

What we offer

The University fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, striving for true equality of opportunity for all community members.

Benefits include:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Flexible working is supported. More information can be found here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note we do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact Information

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Technical Operations Manager, Joanna Woodburn

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

The vacancy closes at midnight on the specified deadline.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document, which includes the person specification criteria.