Renal Research Technician

As a Technician your role will be to provide specific technical support in relation to biological samples collected during multiple clinical trials. This will involve receiving, cataloguing and keeping ongoing records of the samples and communicating with our collaborators. You will use in-house developed methods to analyse the samples and communicate the results to your line manager., Informal queries are welcome to Dr Roisin Thomas at

The successful candidate will have a technical or scientific education to ONC or NVQ3 level with previous technical work experience in a comparable setting. You will have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures as well as excellent IT skills.
You will have the ability to produce and record accurate laboratory data and be able to troubleshoot technical problems, taking the appropriate action. You will be a highly motivated individual with good practical and communication skills who works well as part of a team.

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint an experienced Technician in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences.

This position is offered as a full time, fixed term contract for 6 months with possibility of extension subject to funding., The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.
We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.