We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive research technician to join our dynamic faculty technical team, which strives to provide sector leading technical support across our schools in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health.
The post is based in the Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre (MFHRC) at St. Mary’s Hospital, which is part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
The overall purpose of the role will be to provide technical support as directed in a range of activities associated with the Maternal & Fetal Health Research Centre human tissue banks and research clinics, including obtaining and processing biological samples from patients and research participants, and processing human tissue samples, blood and urine for storage in accordance with tissue bank Standard Operating Procedures and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
The successful candidate must be qualified at QCF level 6 in a relevant biological science or QCF level 2 passes in English and Maths and at least one science subject with relevant experience working in a biological research laboratory.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Nicola Begley
Email: nicola.begley@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
