Research Technician in Hereditary Prostate Cancer

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depts.

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Translational Oncogenomics team within the Manchester Cancer Research Centre. You will support the Career Acceleration Fellowship Award by running experiments, maintaining cell stocks, analyzing data and training staff in essential lab techniques.

This role emphasises rigorous record keeping, safe working practices, and collaboration with the Fellowship holder and head of the translational oncogenomics group.

Qualifications

• Competent computer skills.
• A qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor's degree) in a relevant biological science subject.
• OR QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSE's) in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject and some relevant experience of working in a research laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Running experiments and maintaining cell stocks.
• Data analysis and maintaining accurate records of laboratory work.
• Using, maintaining, and teaching the use of research equipment.
• Assisting staff and students to operate safe working practices and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

GCSE English/Maths + Science experience

Tools

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Western blotting

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a Career Acceleration Fellowship Award within the Translational Oncogenomics lab at the CRUK MI and University of Manchester. The successful candidate will join the Translational Oncogenomics team within the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Division of Cancer Sciences at the University of Manchester. Working directly with the Fellowship-award holder and head of the host University of Manchester Translational Oncogenomics team, the focus of this role is to provide technical support as directed in a range of project specific activities within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will be responsible for:

• running experiments and maintaining cell stocks
• data analysis and maintaining accurate records of laboratory work
• using, maintaining, and teaching the use of research associated equipment
• assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices, ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• A qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor's degree) in a relevant biological science subject.

OR

QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSE's) in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject and some relevant experience of working in a research laboratory.

• Competent computer skills

Desirable Criteria

• Some practical experience in one or several of the following laboratory techniques: Cell culture, molecular biology (e.g., cloning with standard bacterial approaches), western blotting.
• Experience of working with Microsoft Access packages.
• Knowledge of DNA damage and Repair processes and DNA Replication.
• Knowledge of Prostate Cancer Biology

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Peter Reid

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.