Research Technician

Can you provide technical support to research studies?  

Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and time-management skills?  

Do you have technical skills in microbiology? 

You will join an active research group comprising of Clinical Academics, Research Technicians, PhD students and post-doc researchers, engaged in a diverse range of objectives regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Research and Antimicrobial Resistance research Your role will involve working with Clostridioides difficile molecular analysis and diagnostic assays, including immunoassays, culture and molecular assays, antimicrobial susceptibility and quality control specimens for different studies. 

With an advanced City & Guild, BTEC Higher National Certificate, Higher Diploma or equivalent (may include completing a relevant degree course), you will have substantial laboratory experience, a keen interest in medical microbiology and be well organised. Experience working with anaerobic bacteria and C. difficile would be an advantage. You will be encouraged to develop your initiative and independence, and be given the opportunity of career development.  

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Main Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access childcare on Main Campus, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role in a diverse team carrying out cutting edge research into infection and antimicrobial resistance, at a leading University - apply today.   

To explore this post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Georgina Davis, Research Programme and Operations Manager

E-mail at g.l.davis@leeds.ac.uk

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