Senior Research Technician

4 days ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Can you provide support and leadership to a team of technicians to support research projects? Do you have a strong interest in healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance with extensive laboratory skills in these areas? Do you have strong analytical skills to identify and creatively solve experimental problems You will join a laboratory engaged in diverse aspects of Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (HCAI) research. HCAI research group leads the AMR and Infection theme within the Leeds NIHR BRC and the Early Diagnosis and Personalised Medicine Theme within the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care. We have a wide portfolio of bench to bedside research and a diverse staff group. You will be supporting projects on Clostridioides difficile infection and microbiome including our innovative chemostat gut models; infection diagnostics, evaluating novel antimicrobials and providing bespoke laboratory testing for clinical trials. Planning and conducting a programme of experiments in this area while liaising with clinical and academic staff, you will also have responsibility for the day-to-day line management of technical staff within the team. You will be encouraged to develop within the role and have access to opportunities for career development. You will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area and have extensive laboratory and research project experience, including line management. Experience of working in a CL2 laboratory, handling anaerobic bacteria, clinical samples and of DNA extraction and quality control of extracted nucleic acids (additional training in specific laboratory techniques will be available) will be essential. You should also have experience of laboratory testing of clinical trial samples to MHRA standards and have undertaken Good Clinical Practise training. What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Main Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. Access childcare on Main Campus, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more If you are looking for a role in a diverse team carrying out cutting edge research into infection and antimicrobial resistance, at a leading University - apply today. To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr



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