Research Technician in Clinical Islet Isolation and Transplantation (Maternity Cover)
University of Oxford
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £28,437 to £32,108 per annum (with standby payment at 3% basic salary plus hourly rate paid for on-call work). Grade: 04S |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 21st July 2026 |
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| Closes: | 10th August 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 187547 |
Fixed-term maternity cover until 31 March 2027
Hours: Full-time (fully on-site)
About the role
We are looking for a Research Technician to be based at the Human Islet Isolation Facility at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism (OCDEM), Churchill Hospital. The post holder will be able to take part in all aspects of the clinical islet isolation procedure and transplantation. In addition, there will be an opportunity for you to carry out research under the supervision of a senior scientist into islet isolation and transplantation or islet biology.
About you
You will be able to work well in a team, carry out tasks with accuracy and take a flexible approach to your workload. You should have good literacy and numeracy skills, and be able to communicate well with people at all levels. You will be willing to participate in the out-of-hours rota for islet isolation services, and in return you will receive additional remuneration for work carried out during these times.
Previous practical experience of working in a Laboratory would be desirable, however it is not essential as full training will be provided for this role. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as good literacy and numeracy skills. Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours rota is essential for this post.
This full-time, maternity cover is available immediately until 31 March 2027. We will be happy to consider this as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates.
Application process
If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Rebecca Spiers - Islet Laboratory and Facility Manager on 01865 857507 or Rebecca.Spiers@nds.ox.ac.uk.
Candidates are advised to read the job description which details the selection criteria, before applying. If you are interested in this role, please upload a CV and covering letter as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA887 on all correspondence.
Only applications received before 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2026 can be considered. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 August 2026 and Wednesday 19 August 2026.
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