Research Technician in Molecular Microbiology

Location: Royal Brompton Campus, Chelsea, London 

About the role:

Are you a Research Technician looking for an exciting role in microbiology?

Looking for a research technician role in microbiology, exploring bacterial sensing, interactions, and a bit of biochemistry—while working with a great team at a top university?

We are inviting applicants to join the team. The post is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Research Council (BBSRC) to investigate the biochemistry and regulatory aspects of bacterial secretion and competition systems. This post is funded for 13 months.

Check out these articles on what the lab works on:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36258074/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37490402/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36687572/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34928327/

What you would be doing:

You will work closely with a team of scientists and clinical researchers with particular focus on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other microbes that cause respiratory infections. This project will draw on molecular genetics, biochemistry, protein purification, microbial and cell models to perform innovative science and reveal mechanistic insight into these systems. This will be a mostly research wet lab role in a team environment. You will be in a supportive and nurturing environment where we want you to succeed.

What we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic BSc/MSc scientist with strengths and experience in microbiology or biochemistry or related discipline
• Essential to have lab-based skills in molecular microbiology, biochemistry and/or protein purification
• Demonstratable laboratory experience in techniques like bacterial growth, PCR, western blot analysis and/or protein purification
• Team player who openly collaborates and enjoys disseminating knowledge locally and though international presentations and leading journal publications
• Maintain highly organised/accurate records
• Organisational/time management/computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Promote an energetic and positive environment
• Please see specific job descriptions linked below

Further Information

• Full-time, fixed-term contract for 13 months
• Expected start: Ideally August/September 2025
• The Group has strong links with Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology | Research groups | Imperial College London
• The Group is based in the National Heart and Lung Institute | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London

To ask questions please contact Luke Allsopp (l.allsopp@imperial.ac.uk).

See job description for more details. Email address for enquiries only. 

CV and cover letter must be submitted via the online HR portal.       

Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities above.

If you have issues applying online, email support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk.

To apply: please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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