Research Technician in the Glyco-immunology (Dyer) Lab

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Manchester is offering a 3-year position to support research in glyco-immunology. Key responsibilities include sample preparation, lab management, and supervising students. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in biochemical analysis. The role offers benefits including pension, health services, and generous leave.

Benefits

Pension

Health services

Generous annual leave

Christmas closure

Discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience in glyco-biology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for mass-spectrometry analysis.
• Manage laboratory facilities and documentation.
• Supervise students in the lab.

Skills

Laboratory management

Biochemical analysis

Flow cytometry

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science

Job description

Overview

This 3 year position (with potential for extension) will support a wide range of research activities within the Glyco-Immunology (Dyer) lab to understand the role of the cell surface glycocalyx in immune cell recruitment to the inflamed brain.

Responsibilities

• Routine sample preparation for mass-spectrometry based analysis of glycans and development of new applications of this approach with time and training.
• Management of general laboratory facilities including ordering, organisation and routine paperwork.
• Recruitment and supervision of students from widening participation schemes to enable junior researchers to gain experience in the lab.

Qualifications

• A qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor's degree) in a relevant biological science subject.
• Relevant and specific laboratory experience in biochemical analysis and/or matrix/glyco-biology and/or bioimaging and flow cytometry.
• Ability to plan, organise and undertake a complex workload with multiple and competing priorities, without supervision.

Additional information

• Background, duties, essential skills and experience, length of contract and full or part-time status are included.
• What you will get in return: pension, health services, generous annual leave, Christmas closure, discounts.
• EEO statement and flexible/hybrid working options; recruitment enquiries are managed through University channels.
• Closing information and contact details for enquiries are provided in the original posting.