Research Technician Cell Culture and Molecular Biology

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution seeks a Research Technician to join an ERC-funded project in Manchester, focused on engineering optogenetic tools. Candidates must have expertise in molecular biology and cell culture, along with relevant training for working with laboratory rodents.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid leave during Christmas closure

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Confident in general molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
• Experience working with laboratory rodents.
• Familiarity with genetically modified organisms procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Focus on project-specific research tasks.
• Contribute to lab management and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with partners from Switzerland and Germany.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cell Culture Techniques

Light Manipulation

Health and Safety Procedures

Education

Home Office Personal Licence

Job description

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Research Technician Cell Culture and Molecular Biology, Manchester

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Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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6

Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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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 will involve working with laboratory rodents, and candidates should have relevant training and hold a Home Office Personal Licence.

The successful applicant will focus on project-specific research tasks but also contribute to lab management. Familiarity with health and safety procedures and legislation regarding genetically modified organisms would be 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 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 plus bank holidays
• Paid leave during Christmas closure
• Discounts at major retailers