Research Technician in Immunology

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Manchester is looking for a candidate to join its research team focusing on CD4+ memory T cells. The role requires a BSc in Immunology and experience in laboratory research, particularly involving flow cytometry and murine models. The successful candidate will contribute to understanding memory T cell functions related to infection and cancer. The position offers a competitive pension scheme and health services, along with exceptional annual leave entitlement and the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closures over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Holding a BSc in Immunology or a related Biological Science.
• Extensive up-to-date practical skills in immunology-focused laboratory research.
• Excellent technical skills in murine models.
• Extensive experience in flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to characterising the biology of CD4+ memory T cells.
• Work on understanding their functional role in infection and cancer.
• Collaborate with the research team to assist with experimental design.

Skills

Immunology laboratory skills

Flow cytometry

Murine models

Education

BSc in Immunology or a related Biological Science

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will work as part of a research team to assist on a project that aims to unravel novel mechanisms that control memory T cell function. Based on exciting recent results (www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.03.02.527395v2) we will characterise the biology of a subset of CD4+ memory T cells that activate the cytokine TGF-β and have suppressive properties.

The project aims to characterise the functional role of these cells in infection and cancer using murine models and human patient samples. The results will provide a step-change in our understanding of how memory T cell responses are controlled and reveal candidate mechanisms that could be targeted to promote more effective responses to infection and cancer.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to characterising the biology of CD4+ memory T cells that activate TGF-β and possess suppressive properties.
• Work on understanding the functional role of these cells in infection and cancer using murine models and human patient samples.
• Collaborate with the research team to interpret results and assist with experimental design.

Essential requirements / Qualifications

• Holding a BSc in Immunology or a related Biological Science
• Extensive up-to-date practical skills in immunology-focused laboratory research, particularly in the study of the cytokine TGF-beta
• Excellent technical skills in murine models used to study the immune system
• Extensive experience in flow cytometry

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Lorraine Schmidt / Mark Travis

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.