Research Technician: Host-Pathogen Interactions

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Technician to contribute to studies on bacterial infection biology and host-pathogen interactions. The role involves support for in vivo animal experiments, microbiology culture work, and collaborative laboratory activities within the McCarthy group in Infectious Diseases.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at South Kensington, with potential involvement across campuses, and will contribute to the group’s ongoing research into immune

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Infection Biology or Life Sciences is essential.
• Master's degree in bacterial infection biology or host-pathogen interactions is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support in vivo animal experiments with emphasis on animal welfare.
• Perform microbiological assays and culture of cells and in vitro studies.
• Coordinate general laboratory management and ensure equipment maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Infection Biology or Life Sciences

Master's degree in bacterial infection biology or host-pathogen interactions (Desirable)

Job description

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Technician to contribute to studies on bacterial infection biology and host-pathogen interactions. The role involves support for in vivo animal experiments, microbiology culture work, and collaborative laboratory activities within the McCarthy group in Infectious Diseases.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at South Kensington, with potential involvement across campuses, and will contribute to the group’s ongoing research into immune