Research Technician

Job title:

Research Technician

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

To provide technical support with minimal supervision, in a range of project specific research activities including: the running and trouble shooting of experiments; the maintenance, use and teaching of research associated equipment. To assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratories.Brain Inflammation GroupThe Brain Inflammation Group (BIG) comprises several Principal Investigators and Research Fellows with a large team of postdoctoral researchers, postgraduate students and technical support. Research in the group spans the understanding of basic mechanisms of inflammation through to clinically based research that modifies clinical practice for the management of neurological disease. This diverse research environment provides a stimulating place to work and train. The post holder will work in the BIG lab with Prof Stuart Allan and others, using a variety of basic and specialist techniques to support translational neuroscience projects.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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Stuart AllanEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support: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.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:58:55 GMT

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