Research Technician

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a laboratory technician to join the Biology Department and support the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs. You will maintain live animal stocks and perform molecular biology tasks to progress research projects.

The role involves DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run, plus sequencing library preparation and cloning. Applicants may hold a degree or have relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good communication skills, organization, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain live animal stocks and provide research support.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments to advance research projects.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, and chromatin techniques.
• Assist with sequencing library preparation and cloning as required.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Molecular biology

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Education

First degree

Laboratory experience

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

RNA extraction

Gel electrophoresis

Chromatin techniques

Library preparation

Cloning

Job description

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:

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.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is full time (although applications to work >60% of full time are welcome) and available from 4 January 2027.