Research Laboratory Technician (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Part-time (60-80% FTE, 21.9-29.2 hours per week), Monday to Friday with working days to be agreed.

Fixed term contract 3 years 

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Laboratory Technician to join the BioMind Lab, led by Dr Mary-Ellen Lynall at the University of Cambridge. The BioMind Lab investigates the brain-immune interface, identifying mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets for disorders of the brain and mind.

The role holder will support the Mental Health Goals OMICS Project, a UK multi-omics infrastructure and resource for psychosis and mood disorders, playing a central role in implementing its biomarker protocols. Working within the University's established health and safety framework, you will develop, implement and deliver peripheral blood biomarker assays and multi-omics workflows for this UK-wide, multi-site research programme, establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures, quality systems and sample management processes from the ground up. https://pgc.unc.edu/for-researchers/working-groups/functional-genomics-working-group/

You will train and support a diverse range of personnel - including doctoral researchers, clinical staff and colleagues at partner sites - ensuring protocol adherence and data quality across the network and will provide highly technical support to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory. You will work closely with academics, clinicians, technical staff, administrators and programme managers within the wider Mental Health Goals network

For further details, please read the further particulars. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Mary-Ellen Lynall   Email: mel41@cam.ac.uk 

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Simon Gurry, HR Coordinator (hradminpsychiatry@medschl.cam.ac.uk).

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing Date: 24th August 2026

Interview Date: 3rd September 2026

Please quote reference RN50703 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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