Research Technician

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

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a full-time Research Technician to join the Biology Department. The successful candidate will support the Fitz-James Lab and the Animal Vibration Lab, engaging in tasks like maintaining animal stocks and conducting various molecular biology experiments. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research in an inclusive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biology techniques required.
• Familiarity with animal research is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain live animal stocks for research.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments supporting larger projects.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and cloning.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

DNA/RNA Extraction

PCR

Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

Chromatin Techniques

Sequencing Library Preparation

Cloning

Job description

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We are seeking

A Research Technician to join the Biology Department and provide research support to the Fitz-James Lab and the Animal Vibration Lab.

Responsibilities include maintaining live animal stocks and conducting molecular biology experiments to support larger research projects. Tasks may involve 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 on the labs’ respective websites.

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 (though applications for >60% of full-time work are welcome) and is available from 1 September 2025.