Senior Research Technician: HCAI & AMR Lab Lead

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to provide leadership and support for technical staff in healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance research. The position requires a degree in a relevant field and extensive laboratory experience, including management skills. You will manage experiments on Clostridioides difficile infection and microbiome, ensuring adherence to clinical standards. This role offers career development opportunities and benefits including 42 days off annually and wellness support.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

Childcare options on campus

Qualifications

• Extensive laboratory and project experience, especially in research.
• Experience in a CL2 laboratory and handling clinical samples.
• Good Clinical Practice training undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Support projects on Clostridioides difficile infection and microbiome.
• Conduct experiments and manage technical staff in the team.
• Liaise with clinical and academic staff regularly.

Skills

Laboratory skills in healthcare associated infection

Analytical skills for problem solving

Line management experience

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Job description

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to provide leadership and support for technical staff in healthcare associated infection and antimicrobial resistance research. The position requires a degree in a relevant field and extensive laboratory experience, including management skills. You will manage experiments on Clostridioides difficile infection and microbiome, ensuring adherence to clinical standards. This role offers career development opportunities and benefits including 42 days off annually and wellness support.