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 Research Technicians, PhD students and post-doc researchers, engaged in a diverse range of objectives regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Research. Your key responsibilities will be to conduct housekeeping tasks to a high standard and to provide support to research activities by assisting the research group. You will have an interest in microbiology, and be prepared to learn and gain experience in a range of laboratory techniques.

With A level, BTEC or equivalent relevant laboratory experience, you will have experience in a microbiology or biomedical science laboratory (this can include a period in further or higher education) with effective practical skills at the laboratory bench and ability to work to a high level of accuracy.

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 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. All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata).
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

Visa Eligibility: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.