Research Technician (Hereditary Prostate Cancer)

Location: Onsite at the Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4GJ, United Kingdom. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Salary: £27,865 per annum, depending on experience.

Company

Research role within the Translational Oncogenomics laboratory at the hirify.global, Manchester Cancer Research Centre, and Division of Cancer Sciences.

What you will do

• Run experiments and maintain cell stocks for project-specific translational oncogenomics activities.
• Analyse data and maintain accurate records of laboratory work.
• Use, maintain, and teach others to use research-associated equipment.
• Support staff and students in following safe working practices and complying with laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Provide technical support under the direction of the Fellowship-award holder and head of the hirify.global Translational Oncogenomics team.

Requirements

• Either a QCF level 6 qualification, 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, plus some relevant research laboratory experience.
• Competent computer skills.

Nice to have

• Practical experience with one or more of cell culture, molecular biology including cloning using standard bacterial approaches, and western blotting.
• Experience using Microsoft Access packages.
• Knowledge of DNA damage and repair processes and DNA replication.
• Knowledge of prostate cancer biology.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, dynamic, inclusive, and diverse research environment.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across departments, outside annual leave and bank holidays.
• Purple Place employee discount platform.