Research Technician

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. Support a Prostate Cancer UK-funded project investigating the tumour immune microenvironment in prostate cancer .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNewcastle • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,588 - £31,236 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory techniques including Flow Cytometry, PCR, and Immunohistochemistry, while ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures. Capable of conducting research with animal models and effectively communicating results to academic leads.

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Flow CytometryPCRImmunohistochemistryHealth and Safety ProceduresAnimal Models of Disease

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Hard Skills

Flow CytometryPCRELISAsSterile Cell CultureHistologyImmunohistochemistryMolecular Biology TechniquesTissue ProcessingSpatial Profiling StudiesLaboratory Procedures

Soft Skills

Team Working SkillsProblem-Solving CapabilityOrganizing AbilityCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BTEC HNC/HND in Biosciences

Industry Keywords

Prostate CancerTumour Immune MicroenvironmentResearch SeminarsHealth and Safety ComplianceService Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a Prostate Cancer UK-funded project investigating the tumour immune microenvironment in prostate cancer
Conduct experimental work involving human and mouse tissue/cells
Gain familiarity with human and mouse models of prostate cancer and conduct experiments initially under supervision, then independently
Support laboratory activities including advanced mouse models, tissue processing, molecular and cellular biology techniques, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, and spatial profiling studies
Maintain accurate, secure, detailed, and up-to-date records of work
Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve problems and investigate replacement options
Complete and update safety paperwork and oversee compliance tasks
Provide health and safety support and advice
Schedule, prioritize, and monitor work according to demands and deadlines
Attend research seminars and departmental meetings
Present results to academic leads and the wider group
Plan, operate, and supervise laboratory spaces under delegated responsibility
Collaborate with other areas to improve efficiency and eliminate duplicated effort
Contribute to service development, delivery, and planning
Monitor resource usage and stores operations
Create, update, and implement laboratory procedures
Provide skilled research and teaching support
Prepare and manufacture specimens and samples with limited direction
Design, develop, and deliver inductions, demonstrations, and training
Assist managers in identifying training and development needs
Perform out-of-hours work if required and other duties within the scope of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
Experience of safe waste management within a workshop/laboratory environment
Demonstrable experience of working with animal models of disease, including mouse models
Demonstrable work experience in at least three relevant technical laboratory roles, such as flow cytometry, PCR, ELISAs, sterile cell culture, histology, or immunohistochemistry
Excellent team working skills
Technical and problem-solving capability
Good organising ability to meet deadlines, with a positive and proactive approach and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to changes in teaching/research priorities
BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent in a biosciences subject or related field, or equivalent experience in this area
Passion for cancer research
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
Eagerness to develop new skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous holiday package
Opportunity to buy more holiday
Great pension schemes
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Potential for the fixed-term position to be extended from 2 years to 4 years
Applicants wishing to work less than full time may be considered
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunities employer
Disability Confident employer interview scheme for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria
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