Research Technician

4 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 1 year with possibility of extension subject to further funding

Salary details: Grade 5 £25,138 to £29,605 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Hours per week: 35

Advert closes midnight on: 18 April 2024

About the role

The IgA Nephropathy Research Group is seeking a highly skilled Research Technician with extensive experience in performing Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) to join their research team. This individual will play a crucial role in supporting research projects and ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory. Responsibilities include carrying out in-house and commercial Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs), recording and analysing the results. Additionally, this role involves presenting data to the research team and collaborators. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft programmes such as MS Excel and PowerPoint.

About you

To be considered the ideal candidate for this role, you should have undergone technical or scientific education to ONC or NVQ3 level and have proven experience in performing Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs), as well as working with clinical samples. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is essential. Furthermore, strong organisational and interpersonal skills will be highly valued.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Roisin Thomas on rct21@leicester.ac.uk

Applications for job share will be considered.

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 equality, 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.

£25,138 to £29,605 per annum (pro rata if part-time). Grade 5

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