Research Technician - Grade 4

We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Research Technician to deliver high-quality technical support across neuro-oncology research, including managing clinical samples and maintaining laboratory infrastructure. The postholder will work independently and collaboratively, applying technical expertise, careful data management and regulatory compliance to support safe and efficient research operations. By enabling robust workflows and supporting researchers and clinical studies, the role will help generate reliable data and advance translational research that aims to improve patient outcomes.

This is a 1.0 FTE fixed-term role for 12 months, primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital and working across University and NHS environments, with 1–2 days per month at the Paterson Building. The postholder will contribute to clinical trials and translational research focused on improving the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of brain tumours, and must be able to start at 7am when patient sample collections are scheduled.

About the Team

This role sits within a collaborative translational neuro-oncology research network at the University of Manchester and the Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre, working across academic and clinical settings. The postholder will work with Professor Petra Hamerlik, Dr Gerben Borst and Dr Claire O’Leary, supporting research that connects patient recruitment, sample collection and advanced biomarker analysis.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national retail discounts

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working.

Hybrid working may be considered. We cannot respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.

Recruitment agency enquiries should be directed to View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk .

Any CVs submitted by an agency will be considered a gift.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Petra Hamerlik, Chair of Translational NeuroOncology

Email: View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk