The University of Edinburgh
Research Technician
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Job Description
UE05: £ 29,588 - £ 33,951 per annum
CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 1 year
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Technician grade UE05 to join the EXPPECT Team, a multidisciplinary team advancing research into patient-centred management of pelvic pain. The position is based within the Centre for Reproductive Health located within the Institute for Regeneration and Repair at the Edinburgh BioQuarter working closely with the clinical team within the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
The individual will work as a member of the team with responsibility for recovery and evaluation of clinical samples. They will provide technical support to the Team’s Post Doc using a variety of laboratory techniques. They will provide technical support to students, scientists, and clinicians and will ensure research areas and resources are well managed.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), due to the unpredictable nature of the sample collection flexibility in the working day will be required.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- A MSc degree in a life science-related subject
- Relevant laboratory work experience
- Experience working with human clinical samples
- Hold a GCP certificate
- Vaccinated against HepB for working with human samples
- Significant experience in standard laboratory techniques including molecular and histological evaluations
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Understanding of human reproductive systems
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £29588
- 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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
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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 (opens new browser tab)
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 September 2026.
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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
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About The Team
The Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is cross-College with staff and students from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM) School of Regeneration and Repair (SRR) and also from the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), School of Biological Sciences and School of Chemistry.
At IRR our scientists and clinicians study tissue regeneration and repair to advance human health and reproductive outcomes. The Institute incorporates three leading research centres with a focus on regenerative medicine, inflammation, and reproductive health. Our Director is Professor Stuart Forbes.
IRR has a 5-year income of over £200M and is a collaborative hub for commercial, clinical, and academic endeavour. Based at Edinburgh BioQuarter, we bring together world-leading research expertise to drive understanding and deliver clinical and translational outcomes.
IRR has a work environment built on trust and encourages the very best talent from all backgrounds and at all levels to join us. A diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and support the cutting-edge world-leading research we aspire to. Supporting and empowering our team at all levels is central to our approach.
Our team is ambitious, acts with integrity, and demonstrates commitment to progress and impact. We aim to achieve excellence in all that we do, always being principled, considerate, and respectful.
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