University of Cambridge
Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
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Are you a Laboratory Technician keen to gain experience in a busy lab? Interested in a role which is contributing to changing lives for the better? Looking for your next challenge?
We are recruiting a Research Laboratory Technician to support the operations of an exciting Long Read Sequencing project. You will be working in a team and conducting molecular experiments on human biological samples whilst maintaining accurate records.
About NIHR BioResource
Our mission is to facilitate human health research and its transformation into medical practice.
NIHR BioResource is a unique and powerful resource for studying disease mechanisms and for investigating the links between genes, the environment, health and disease, enabling scientific discoveries as well as facilitating translational medicine for the benefit of patients.
Further details on the NIHR BioResource can be found on our website https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk.
About The Job
The Long Read Sequencing project is sequencing up to 22,000 samples in ground-breaking research aiming to drive forward diagnosis, gene discovery and mechanistic understanding for patients with genetic diseases.
The role supports the operations of the NIHR BioResource Lab and the exciting Long Read Sequencing project using state of the art technology. As a key member of the team, the Technician's role is to conduct molecular experiments on human biological samples, whilst maintaining accurate records on, for example, sample IDs and the outcomes of sample processing.
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The role will require processing human biological samples, using aseptic techniques such as manual and robotic library preparation, DNA and RNA extractions, cell isolation and entering data accurately onto our laboratory records system (LIMS) and other databases.
About You
Ideally you will have:
- Practical experience of laboratory technician / biological scientific research work or a similar role
- Work with a high degree of precision and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Good IT skills including knowledge of spreadsheets and LIMS
What We Offer
The University offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, an attractive pension scheme (employer's contribution is 12.6%) and 36 days' annual holiday (inclusive of public holidays).
This appointment is full-time, 36.5 hours per week; part-time to 80% will be considered. Work life balance is important, and we are open to discussion on flexible working, including hybrid working.
The post is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. NIHR BioResource is funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) on a 4-year funding cycle.
Our offices are on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus CB2 0QQ.
See the Further Information link below for full details and Person Specification.
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This appointment requires a Research Passport application.
We encourage informal queries about the job or the application process - please contact Sonia Pascoal, Research Laboratory Manager, Sonia.Pascoal@bioresource.nihr.ac.uk.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 06 August 2026
The interview date for the role is to be confirmed
Please quote reference RB50416 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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