Senior Research Technician — HCAI/AMR Lab Lead

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Leeds seeks a professional to provide support and leadership to a team of technicians for projects on healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance. The role involves managing staff, planning experiments, and contributing to innovative research. This position offers extensive opportunities for career development and access to resources for further learning in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted staff membership at The Edge gym

Access to personal development courses

Shopping discounts and travel schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive laboratory skills in healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and creatively solve experimental problems.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects on Clostridioides difficile infection and microbiome.
• Manage technical staff within the team.
• Plan and conduct a programme of experiments in clinical trials.

Job description

A leading research university in Leeds seeks a professional to provide support and leadership to a team of technicians for projects on healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance. The role involves managing staff, planning experiments, and contributing to innovative research. This position offers extensive opportunities for career development and access to resources for further learning in a dynamic and supportive environment.