Senior Research Technician

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

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Senior Research Technician for their Genetics Laboratory. This role involves providing genetic analysis services, managing sequencing library preparation, and project workflows. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in genomic techniques, particularly in DNA and RNA sequencing. The position is full-time but part-time arrangements are considered, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in technical and clinical governance roles.
• Extensive knowledge of genomic analysis techniques required.
• Desirable: Experience with DNA and RNA sequencing using Next-Generation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic analysis service to researchers.
• Prepare sequencing libraries and run sequencing platforms.
• Manage projects through workflows and answer researcher queries.

Skills

Genomic techniques understanding

Project management experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Grade UE06: £34,610- £39,906 per annum

CMVM / INCR/ Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open Ended: Permanent Contract

The Opportunity

The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility Genetics Laboratory requires a Senior Research Technician to work on projects providing a genetic analysis service to researchers. The successful candidate will join a team supporting the technical aspects of various clinical research projects. The work involves preparation of sequencing libraries, running the sequencing platforms, providing data reports and answering researcher queries, as well as managing projects through the workflows.

Applicants are expected to have acquired the essential skills, knowledge, experience and abilities required of the post and as outlined in the person specification. You will have obtained a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and will have work experience in relevant technical and clinical governance roles. Applicants must demonstrate extensive knowledge of a range of genomic analysis techniques. Previous experience and knowledge of DNA and RNA sequencing using Next-Generation analysis platforms is desirable.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

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

Your skills and attributes for success

• Possess in-depth understanding of current genomic techniques and be aware of future industry developments and trends in techniques
• Ability to explain techniques and results to all levels of investigator, members of staff and laboratory visitors
• Ability to work independently and have project and people management experience
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and IT skills
• Must possess good organisational skills

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

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.

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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 14 January 2026.

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Interviews will be held 22 January 2026.