Vacancy ID:
10893
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Respiratory Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 31 January 2027
Salary details:
Grade 4 - £23,950 to £26,038 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours per week:
35
29 Oct 2024
About the role

We are looking for a Research Technician to join the Department of Respiratory Sciences to conduct experimental (in vivo and in vitro) work in the Cooper Laboratory. In this varied role you will carry out specific laboratory-based experiments on research projects investigating the immunological basis of immunity to tuberculosis and on human immune responses. You will prepare for and conduct defined experiments, record data and present findings accurately using the scientific method and under guidance from the investigators.

About you

To be a successful candidate you will have general education to A level standard/NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) alongside a good working knowledge of both Health and Safety regulations and good laboratory practice and safety issues. We are looking for an individual with a good understanding of the scientific method and prior technical work experience in immunological methods and use of sterile technique. The ideal candidate will possess hands on experience with animals and animal models as well as the ability to work with human cells. 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Andrea Cooper 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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