Research Technician Jobs

Can you provide technical support to research projects? Do you have a strong interest in cancer or aging biology and a working knowledge of sample preparation and protein detection technology?
As an enthusiastic, talented and motivated scientific research technician you will support accelerated aging translational work as part of NIHR Leeds BRC Haematology theme. The main focus of this workstream is the delineation and validation of biomarkers of frailty. In this context, clinical samples are taken and processed for clinical validation studies.
Your line managers will be Dr Claire Taylor and Professor Gordon Cook and the research team comprises clinical academics and scientists with expertise in immune profiling, clinical, radiological and MedTech frailty assessments in both clinical trials and real-world settings.
Claire Taylor, BRC Research Fellow
Email: [email protected]
Professor Gordon Cook
Email: [email protected]
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A criminal record check is not required for this position. However, all applicants will be required to declare if they have any ‘unspent’ criminal offences, including those pending.
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Location: Leeds - St James University Hospital
Faculty/Service: Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute: Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR)
Section: Division of Haematology & Immunology
Category: Technical Support
Grade: Grade 5
Salary: £25,285 to £28,929 per annum
Working Time: Full-time 35 Hours
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Available for 12 months due to external grant income)
Release Date: Tuesday 04 July 2023
Closing Date: Tuesday 18 July 2023
Reference: MHLMR1128