Research Technician

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Technician to join the Menon lab within the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, as part of a programme funded by the UKRI. This is a full-time post for 2 years, with a possibility to extend further. The research programme aims to unravel how lung-infiltrating B cells contribute to chronic lung disease, by utilizing a combination of tissue and blood samples from patients/controls, in vivo disease models, and cutting-edge technologies. The role will be to provide technical support for a range of research activity including processing blood and tissue samples, managing the sample biobank, running/troubleshooting experiments, the use and maintenance of research associated equipment and other associated duties that commensurate with the grade. Some experience in immunology research is strongly preferred. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name:

Lorraine Schmidt Email:

lorraine.schmidt@manchester.ac.uk This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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