About the role

We are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join the Department of Respiratory Sciences at the University of Leicester. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support essential research within the Respiratory Cytology Laboratory. You will primarily be based at the Glenfield Hospital campus, with some cross-site working at the main university campus.

Your responsibilities will include processing routine samples such as sputum, blood, and urine for clinical diagnostics and trials, ensuring adherence to GCP standards. You will also support clinical trials by managing sample shipments and tracking. In addition, you will work in collaboration with the Histology Laboratory, contributing to tissue sectioning, antibody preparation, and quality control of data. This position will involve handling and maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents and contributing to the preparation of data for presentation and publication.

About you

You will have previous laboratory experience and familiarity with cytology and microbiology techniques, including sputum processing, is essential. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), tissue tracking systems, and laboratory safety procedures is also required. Experience with immunological or histological techniques would be an advantage, as would a relevant scientific degree.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills, capable of working both independently and as part of a team. You should be proficient in using specialist software, with good IT skills, and be familiar with health and safety regulations. If you are keen to contribute to impactful respiratory research and have the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the University of Leicester.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Vijay Mistry on [email protected]

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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