Research Technician in Microbiology (ENVFS1174)

University of Leeds; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Leeds is seeking a Research Technician in Microbiology to join the Microbiome & Nutritional Sciences Group within the School of Food Science & Nutrition. The role focuses on managing gut microbiome studies from design through execution, using the MiGut in vitro model, with an emphasis on ownership and problem-solving.

You will lead molecular microbiology workstreams (DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing prep) and broader lab duties including COSHH, procurement and planning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Microbiology or closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Laboratory experience including molecular microbiology techniques.
• Ability to manage own workload with ownership of a study.
• Experience with in vitro gut models is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning and management of complex, multi‑strand experimental studies from design through execution and reporting.
• Molecular microbiology workstream including DNA extraction, PCR and sequencing prep.
• Oversee COSHH/risk assessments, procurement, and lab planning.
• Collaborate with Dr Anthony Buckley in MicroMimetics to deliver gut microbiome research services.

Connaissances

Molecular microbiology

DNA extraction

PCR

Lab planning

COSHH risk assessments

Workload management

Formation

Undergraduate degree in Microbiology or related field

Outils

MiGut in vitro model system

Description du poste

Research Technician in Microbiology (ENVFS1174)

Microbiome & Nutritional Sciences Group,

School of Food Science & Nutrition.

Do you have experience in managing microbiology studies from design through delivery? Are you looking to take the next step in your career, with more autonomy and responsibility? Do you want to build your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

We are looking for a Research Technician to join a laboratory engaged in diverse aspects of research on gut microbiome research, spanning prebiotics and nutrition through to pharmaceutical and medical applications.

You will work with a novel in vitro model system (MiGut) developed at Leeds, taking a lead role in the planning and management of complex, multi-stranded experimental studies from initial design through execution, troubleshooting, and reporting. You will have responsibility for the molecular microbiology workstream (DNA extraction, PCR, and preparing samples for sequencing) as well as broader laboratory management duties including COSHH/risk assessments, procurement, and lab planning. You will work with Dr William Davis Birch within the commercial business unit MicroMimetics, delivering gut microbiome research services to industry.

Holding an undergraduate degree in Microbiology or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience), you will have laboratory experience including molecular microbiology techniques, and a track record of managing your own workload. Experience with in vitro gut models is desirable but not essential; what matters most is your ability to take ownership of a study and see it through.

Please note this post will be campus based 5 days per week.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Anthony Buckley, Lecturer

Email: [e-mail]

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas