Research Technician

The post-holder will spend their time working as part of a team testing various novel compounds for anti-inflammatory effects on cells from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) patients and controls. The post-holder will have experience in aseptic technique and cell culture as well as some of the following techniques: RNA extraction from cells and tissue, real-time PCR, western blotting, ELISA, protein extraction from cells and tissue. The post-holder will be expected to collect samples obtained from clinical and research studies, as well as lung samples obtained at the time of surgery. These samples will need to be processed so that they can be used for cell culture studies and for bacterial culture and quantitation. The post holder will be involved in general laboratory maintenance as well as the processing, and will ensure all sample records are maintained.  Training will be given in laboratory techniques where needed. Due to dependence of the work on patient samples, working hours may be spread across a 7 day week. We are looking for a candidate with laboratory experience. A confident team player is needed to interact with clinical and non-clinical staff in a multidisciplinary team environment.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here ​​​​​​​

Blended working arrangements may be considered           

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Manager: Geoff Blunt

Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.