Research Technician (neuro-oncology)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national retail discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Technician to provide high-quality technical support across neuro-oncology research. The role includes managing clinical samples and maintaining laboratory infrastructure, with a focus on data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will work independently and collaboratively to enable robust workflows within NHS and university environments, contributing to translational research that aims to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical support in a biomedical research setting.
• Ability to manage clinical samples with appropriate biosafety and regulatory standards.
• Data handling and regulatory compliance to support clinical/translational studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical support for neuro-oncology research.
• Manage clinical samples and maintain laboratory infrastructure.
• Collaborate across teams to enable robust workflows and data integrity.

Skills

Technical support

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Translational research

Job description

We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Research Technician to deliver high-quality technical support across neuro-oncology research, including managing clinical samples and maintaining laboratory infrastructure. The postholder will work independently and collaboratively, applying technical expertise, careful data management and regulatory compliance to support safe and efficient research operations. By enabling robust workflows and supporting researchers and clinical studies, the role will help generate reliable data and advance translational research that aims to improve patient outcomes.

This is a 1.0 FTE fixed-term role for 12 months, primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital and working across University and NHS environments, with 12 days per month at the Paterson Building. The postholder will contribute to clinical trials and translational research focused on improving the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of brain tumours, and must be able to start at 7am when patient sample collections are scheduled.

About the Team

This role sits within a collaborative translational neuro-oncology research network at the University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre, working across academic and clinical settings. The postholder will work with Professor Petra Hamerlik, Dr Gerben Borst and Dr Claire O'Leary, supporting research that connects patient recruitment, sample collection and advanced biomarker analysis.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national retail discounts

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational NeuroOncology

Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.