Research Technician

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

The post will provide technical support for the operation of research within the Newcastle Fibrosis Research Group (NFRG) led by Prof Derek Mann, Prof Fiona Oakley, Dr Lee Borthwick, Dr Emma Scott and Dr Jack Leslie, and join a wider community of technical professionals in the Biosciences Institute managed by the Institute Technical Manager. You will require knowledge of technical scientific practices, methods and procedures gained through either experience and/or formal qualification and will deploy this knowledge to provide a range of technical support activities supporting the research of the group.

You will play a central role in overseeing the day-to-day running of the laboratory, ensuring efficient management of shared resources, consumables, and laboratory infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing laboratory compliance and governance processes, including Human Tissue Authority (HTA) documentation, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), COSHH and BIOCOSHH assessments, and laboratory risk assessments. You will help ensure all activity adheres to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach to maintaining a high-quality and compliant research environment. Experience in handling human tissue samples, storage and HTA legislation would be advantageous.

The post is for 6 months in first instance.

Informal enquiries to: Dr Jack Leslie: Jack.Leslie@newcastle.ac.uk

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.

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