Research Technician for Healthcare Associated Infection Research

University of Leeds - Section of Molecular Gastroenterology

Can you provide technical support to research studies? Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and time-management skills? Do you have technical skills in microbiology?

You will join an active research group comprising of Research Technicians, PhD students and post-doc researchers, engaged in a diverse range of objectives regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Research. Your key responsibilities will be to conduct housekeeping tasks to a high standard and to provide support to research activities by assisting the research group. You will have an interest in microbiology, and be prepared to learn and gain experience in a range of laboratory techniques.

With A level, BTEC or equivalent relevant laboratory experience, you will have experience in a microbiology or biomedical science laboratory (this can include a period in further or higher education) with effective practical skills at the laboratory bench and ability to work to a high level of accuracy.

This post is based within the School of Medicine in the newly merged Institute which will bring together the Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (LIBACS), Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology (LICAP), Academic Business Support team and St James’ Campus Infrastructure Facilities. The name of the new institute is currently being considered and will be confirmed in the near future.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Miss Georgina Davis, Research Project Manager, Tel: +44 (0)113 392 6814; Email: g.l.davis@leeds.ac.uk

Further Information

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range offamily friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Medicine gained the Silver award in 2016. We are committed to being an inclusive medical school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

Location: Leeds - St James University Hospital

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Medicine & Health

School/Institute: Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (LIBACS)

Section: Section of Molecular Gastroenterology

Category: Technical Support

Working Time: 100% at 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months due to external funding)

Closing Date: Tuesday 07 August 2018