Research Technician (Pregnancy Research)

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; Oxford Road

Salary: £33,002–£36,636 per year

Company

hirify.global is an institution focused on education, learning, community, and translational research.

What you will do

• Organise, conduct, and report on preclinical research into mechanisms linking hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk.
• Test novel treatment strategies intended to improve long-term health and contribute to women’s health through translational research alongside human studies.
• Analyse and present data using appropriate systems and methods for publications and presentations.
• Supervise and advise staff and students on experimental protocols, equipment use, induction, and safe working practices.
• Manage the efficient and safe operation of laboratory areas, including monitoring activities and personnel.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and support procurement of consumables and equipment.

Requirements

• Extensive, relevant, and specific laboratory experience in pregnancy-related research.
• A Home Office personal licence and experience planning and delivering in vivo studies, ideally in both mice and rats.
• Broad and deep knowledge of specialised techniques, including preclinical study design, molecular biology, histology, immunohistochemistry, and vascular biology using wire myography.
• Ability to plan, organise, and undertake a complex workload with multiple competing priorities without supervision.
• Either a qualification at QCF level 6, such as a bachelor’s degree, in a relevant biological science subject, or QCF level 2 passes, such as GCSEs, in English, Mathematics, and at least one Science subject together with extensive relevant research-laboratory experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive environment welcoming diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across departments outside annual leave and bank holidays.
• Purple Place employee discount platform.
• Flexible and hybrid working information is available, although this role is located at Oxford Road.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
• Shortlisting and interviews are handled as part of the application process.