Technical Expert (TBRC)

The role

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge translational research in a world-class biomedical environment?

The Translational Bioscience Research Centre (TBRC) is seeking a highly skilled Level 1 Technical Expert to join our pioneering team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of pre-clinical research, enabling academic endeavours by delivering high-level professional expertise and carrying out sophisticated techniques.

Why TBRC?

TBRC operates as a unique research facility under the One Health concept, integrating Home Office, Clinical, and regulatory study standards. With over 15 active translational projects and a strong pipeline of collaborations, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and advanced biomedical environment. As Study Director, you will enjoy a unique vantage point, witnessing the birth of new medicine, and facilitating its progress to first-in-human.

What We Offer:

• A stimulating and supportive research environment.
• Opportunities to shape the future of translational science.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant academic network.

What will you be doing?

• Deliver high-level technical expertise in translational research, including surgical and anaesthesia techniques, tissue processing, and equipment calibration.
• Collaborate with leading academics and external partners to design and execute complex studies.
• Act as Study Director for specific projects, contributing to grant applications, strategic planning and liaison with commercial sponsors.
• Lead on compliance, governance, and quality assurance, including SOPs, risk assessments, and chain of custody protocols.
• Provide expert guidance and training to students and researchers, enhancing the educational experience.
• Influence policy, contribute to national-scale lab networks, and drive innovation in technical services.

You should apply if

you have:

• A recognised authority in translational large animal science and regulatory studies, with proven Study Director experience.
• Experience of/or willingness to hold Project Licenses
• Dissection & tissue fixing skills, excellent laboratory bench skills including confidence in handling test items, dilution of vectors, etc.
• Strong academic background (relevant degree essential; doctorate desirable).
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Experience with specialist equipment (e.g. anaesthetic systems, expert level dissection and tissue pre-processing).

Additional information

Work pattern: Full-time/1.0 FTE

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 26/01/2026

For queries related to this role, please contact: Rachel Foster-Borman, rachel.foster-borman@bristol.ac.uk (Commercial Manager)

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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