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Research Technician
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Research Technician for Human Cellular Immunology Lab
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dr. Jonathan Worboys’ lab within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation to support his lab as part of an 8-year program funded by a Wellcome Career Development Award. This is a full-time (1 FTE) post due to commence from September 2026, initially for three years with the possibility to extend.
The program involves the use of super-resolution microscopy, omics technologies such as mass spectrometry-based proteomics and state of the art genetic editing technologies and synthetic biology in human immune cells to understand the function of immune checkpoints and the mechanisms underlying their effective blockade.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and administrative support to the research activities within the Worboys lab.
- Assist with a range of project-specific research activities.
- Manage laboratory equipment and consumables stocks.
- Ensure health and safety and ethics compliance within the laboratory.
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About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Previous lab experience or lab management experience.
- Experience supporting research activities within a laboratory environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with super-resolution microscopy, omics technologies, genetic editing technologies, synthetic biology, or human immune cells.
Our Benefits Include:
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
- Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Dr. Jonathan Worboys or Dr. Lorraine Schmidt
Email Address: jonathan.worboys@manchester.ac.uk, lorraine.schmidt@manchester.ac.uk
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
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