Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

The Department of Pathology is looking to recruit a Research Laboratory Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to support research in both the Cellular and Molecular Pathology and Virology divisions of the department's **Addenbrooke's site**.

Responsibilities include maintaining good housekeeping (e.g., freezer cleanouts, cell passaging, mycoplasma testing), addressing issues with historical samples from former staff, and other tasks assigned by lab managers. This role may involve handling and maintaining cultured mammalian cells for various assays. 

Ideal candidates will have lab experience, basic health and safety awareness, good communication skills, and the ability to follow standard procedures, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and as part of a team. Additionally, the role will provide support to the lab managers, particularly in replenishing laboratory consumables and stock taking. **Further details regarding the role can be found in the attached further information file**.

Limited funding:  Funding is available for **2 years** in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to Dr Samuel Odeyemi, Senior Laboratory Manager swo28@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PK43017 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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