Research Technician

Exciting opportunity for a new Research Technician in our Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence in Plymouth.

The centre currently hosts three research groups with about 25 researchers including PhD students working in state-of-the-art facilities: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/brain-tumour-research-centre

Our aims are to understand the biology of brain tumours and translate our findings to make an impact for patients. The facilities have a laboratory manager, experienced research technicians and a senior cell culture technician as well as additional research support staff. Our centre also hosts a large biobank of brain tumours.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Research Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with essential administrative responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both scientific and office-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain, and organise laboratory equipment and materials
• Conduct routine experiments and accurately record results
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Manage laboratory inventory, ordering supplies as needed
• Maintain clear and organised documentation of research data
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, reporting and data entry for the biobank and other projects
• Assist with preparing reports and research documentation

About you:

You will have:

• Background in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, or related field)
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Previous cell culture experience and molecular biology techniques preferred but not essential
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Claire Adams: by email at claire.adams@plymouth.ac.uk

We're currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment
• Training and engagement with a vibrant and cross disciplinary research community
• A varied role combining practical lab work and administration

This is a part-time position working 33 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 2.5 years due to funding, with a possible 2-year extension.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 17 May 2026

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