Research Technician

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Technical Support specialist to provide essential support for the Fibrosis Research Group. Responsibilities include lab management, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the provision of technical support activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in technical scientific practices and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge gained through experience or formal qualification.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, team-focused approach to maintaining research quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Newcastle Fibrosis Research Group.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
• Manage laboratory compliance and governance processes.

Skills

Knowledge of technical scientific practices

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in handling human tissue samples

Education

Formal qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Responsibilities

• The post will provide technical support for the operation of research within the Newcastle Fibrosis Research Group (NFRG) led by Prof Derek Mann, Prof Fiona Oakley, Dr Lee Borthwick, Dr Emma Scott and Dr Jack Leslie. You will join a wider community of technical professionals in the Biosciences Institute managed by the Institute Technical Manager and deploy knowledge of technical scientific practices, methods and procedures to provide a range of technical support activities supporting the group.
• You will oversee the day-to-day running of the laboratory, ensuring efficient management of shared resources, consumables and laboratory infrastructure.
• You will be responsible for managing laboratory compliance and governance processes, including Human Tissue Authority (HTA) documentation, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), COSHH and BIOCOSHH assessments, and laboratory risk assessments. You will help ensure all activity adheres to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach to maintaining a high-quality and compliant research environment.
• Experience in handling human tissue samples, storage and HTA legislation would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical scientific practices, methods and procedures gained through either experience and/or formal qualification and will deploy this knowledge to provide a range of technical support activities supporting the research of the group.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach.
• Role requires the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Additional details

• The post is for 6 months in first instance.
• Informal enquiries to: Dr Jack Leslie: [e-mail]
• Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.
• Salary: £31,236 to £32,080 with progression to £34,610 per annum