Research Technician Cell Culture and Molecular Biology

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks a research technician to explore spectral tuning and G-protein selectivity in animal opsins. The role requires familiarity with molecular biology and cell culture techniques, contributing to innovative optogenetic tools development and participating in lab management.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Comfortable with measuring and manipulating light as a biological stimulus.
• Completed relevant training with a Home Office Personal Licence.

Responsibilities

• Focus on project-specific research tasks.
• Contribute to the general management of the lab.
• Research with laboratory rodents.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture techniques

Health and safety processes

Job description

We seek a research technician to join our European Research Council funded team exploring the mechanisms of spectral tuning and G-protein selectivity in animal opsins, and applying that knowledge to engineer new optogenetic tools.

Applicants must be confident in general molecular biology and cell culture techniques, and comfortable with measuring and manipulating light as a biological stimulus.

The project involves research with laboratory rodents, and applicants should have completed relevant training and hold a Home Office Personal Licence.

The successful applicant will focus on project-specific research tasks and contribute to the general management of the lab. Familiarity with health and safety processes and legislation regarding genetically modified organisms is advantageous.

The candidate will join a dynamic research group in Manchester, collaborating with ERC Synergy award partners in Switzerland (Gebhard Schertler) and Germany (Peter Hegemann).

Note: Successful candidates may undergo pre-employment screening by a third party. Employment is contingent upon passing this screening. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this process.

What you will get in return:

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

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work.

Note: We cannot respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Enquiries should be directed to [e-mail]. CVs from agencies will be considered a gift.

Under new immigration rules, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

For enquiries about the vacancy, contact Rachel Watkins at [e-mail]. For general enquiries, email [e-mail]. Technical support is available at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.

This vacancy closes at midnight on the specified date. Please see the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.