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Research Technician

Can you provide technical support to research projects? Do you have a strong interest in colorectal cancers? Are you used to working with secure research data? 

This role involves supporting the pathology and data analytics team in research into colorectal cancers.  This includes being able to work inside secure data environments to ensure that patient data is requested from study sites in approved methods that adhere to ethics and data governance requirements. Working independently using knowledge of specialised techniques, you will provide histological and molecular pathology support for a highly productive research group investigating prognostic and predictive factors in gastrointestinal cancer. 

What we offer in return 

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!   

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you are looking for a role that will provide an opportunity to engage in important research that will make a difference to colorectal cancer patients, apply today. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Gemma Hemmings, Laboratory Manager, Division of Pathology and Data Analytics 

G.J.Hemmings@leeds.ac.uk

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - St James University Hospital
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute
Leeds Institute of Medical Research (LIMR)
Section
Division of Pathology & Data Analytics
Category
Technical Support
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£27,344 to £31,387 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Available until 31 December 2026 - to complete a specific task or time limited work)
Release Date
Monday 03 February 2025
Closing Date
Monday 17 February 2025
Reference
MHLMR1189
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