Research Technician

Salary:

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £25,866 to £27,518, with potential progression once in post to £30,820

Hours:

Part Time (18 hours, 3 days per week)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term contract up to July 2026

Role Summary

This role is within the Jason Yap research group at the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences. You will join a dynamic gynaecological cancer research team with the aim to supporting the delivery of translational research activities. You are expected to handle tissue biopsies and serum (blood) collected from healthy women and women undergoing treatment for gynaecological cancer. You are also expected to support undertaking experiments on primary cultures and cell lines and extract DNA/RNA/proteins for analysis.

Main Duties

• You are expected to handle and process human tissues biopsies and serum (bloods) obtained from patients who underwent surgery or treatment for gynaecological cancer.
• You may need to travel to City Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Birmingham Women’s Hospital to collect tissues samples from patients.
• Essential laboratory techniques are:
  • Handling and processing of human tissues and serum
  • Tissue culture
  • Processing of tissues/serum into DNA/RNA for sequencing and genetic analysis
  • Preservation and storage of tissues/serum
  • Use of Microsoft Excel spread sheet for record keeping
  • Keep detail record and catalogue serum and tissues biopsies obtained from patients
• Desirable laboratory techniques are:
  • Sectioning of FFPE blocks
  • Maintaining primary tissues culture and cell lines
  • Flow cytometry and cell sorting
  • Immunohistochemistry staining
  • Organoid culture
  • Use of Flow cytometric analysis software e.g. Kaluza

Person  Specification

• NVQ, BTEC/ONC at level three or equivalent level three qualification and specific relevant experience in an appropriate subject.
• GCSE level 2 (A*- C) or equivalent level 2 qualification in mathematics and English.
• University degree (Bsc/Msc/PhD) in biology/biomedical sciences or relevant subject is desirable.
• Practical experience of processing clinical samples, undertaking basic cell culture, sequencing and immunological assays, and a working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice.
• Experience of working in a laboratory-based teaching or research environment; or be able to demonstrate the capability to participate in research projects.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jason Yap, email: j.yap@bham.ac.uk 

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