Research Technician in Hereditary Prostate Cancer

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University of Manchester

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Our summary

Salary: £27,865 a year
About £1,970 a month after tax.
Contract: Fixed-term
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 8 November

Requirements

What we're looking for

A qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a bachelor's degree) in a relevant biological science subject.

QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSE's) in English and Mathematics and at least one Science subject and some relevant experience of working in a research laboratory.

Competent computer skills

Nice to have

Some practical experience in one or several of the following laboratory techniques: Cell culture, molecular biology (e.g., cloning with standard bacterial approaches), western blotting.
Experience of working with Microsoft Access packages.
Knowledge of DNA damage and Repair processes and DNA Replication.
Knowledge of Prostate Cancer Biology

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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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Visa & relocation

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

The role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a Career Acceleration Fellowship Award within the Translational Oncogenomics lab at the CRUK MI and University of Manchester. The successful candidate will join the Translational Oncogenomics team within the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Division of Cancer Sciences at the University of Manchester. Working directly with the Fellowship-award holder and head of the host University of Manchester Translational Oncogenomics team, the focus of this role is to provide technical support as directed in a range of project specific activities within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

What you'll do

running experiments and maintaining cell stocks
data analysis and maintaining accurate records of laboratory work
using, maintaining, and teaching the use of research associated equipment
assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices, ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate: