Research Technician
About the role
Are you a careful and competent laboratory worker who is committed to producing technically high quality sample resources and research data? Can you provide technical support to translational research projects seeking to improve treatment of patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma? As an enthusiastic, talented and motivated scientific research technician you will support accelerated aging translational work as part of NIHR Leeds BRC Haematology theme. The main focus of this workstream is furthering the understanding of the biology of the relationship between myeloma and frailty. Your role will encompass processing patient samples for clinical validation studies and participating in the analysis of those samples. Working in the team of Professor Gordon Cook, you will be directly supervised by Dr Claire Taylor. The research team comprises clinical academics and scientists with expertise in immune profiling; developing clinical, radiological and MedTech frailty assessments in both clinical trials and real-world settings.
Requirements
Due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Benefits
- 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – 42 days total per year
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership at The Edge, state-of-the-art campus gym with pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by Organisational Development & Professional Learning team; all FMH staff entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata)
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes
Contact
For further information or queries, contact Claire Taylor, BRC Fellow: medcft@leeds.ac.uk