Senior Research Technician

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Edinburgh seeks a full-time researcher trained in animal research. The role involves proficiency in cell culture systems and histological analyses, supporting lab teams, and delivering high-quality results. Salary ranges from £34,610 to £39,906 per annum, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Staff Benefits

Competitive salary

Diverse and vibrant community

Skills

Trained in animal research with current/recent Home Office personal licence

Proficient in a variety of cell and tissue culture systems

Skilled in histological analyses

Experienced in supporting lab teams

Job description

Overview

UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.

School of Regeneration and Repair / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

Fixed Term Contract - Temporary.

The Opportunity:

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• Trained in animal research with current/recent Home Office personal licence.
• Proficient in a variety of cell and tissue culture systems.
• Skilled in histological analyses, immunohistochemistry/ immunofluorescence, including advanced imaging methods.
• Experienced in supporting the lab and the team to deliver high-quality results and meet deadlines.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter
• References (if available)

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

Key dates to note

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held in November 2025.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.