Research Technician (Immunology)

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom; applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Company

The hirify.global is an academic and research institution focused on education, scientific enquiry, and community.

What you will do

• Provide technical assistance for ongoing laboratory research projects.
• Study mechanisms of mucosal immunity using in vivo transgenic models.
• Support the lab team across a range of research and organizational activities.
• Learn and apply new techniques used within the research group.
• Develop independent lines of research while performing core technical duties.

Requirements

• Experience with immunology and molecular biology techniques.
• Basic understanding of the immunological concepts underlying the project.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Initial two-year appointment with funding available for a possible extension.
• Flexible start date, ideally from September 2026.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across departments outside annual leave and bank holidays.
• Employee discounts through the Purple Place platform.
• Open academic environment supporting diversity, enquiry, debate, and new ideas.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
• Shortlisted candidates may undergo pre-employment screening by a third party.
• Employment is conditional on successfully passing the screening.