The post-holder will spend their time processing and working on respiratory samples as part of a team to further understand mechanisms involved COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and respiratory infection. The post-holder will have experience in microbiology techniques including identification and quantification. The post-holder will also have experience in aseptic technique and cell culture as well as some of the following techniques: RNA extraction from cells and tissue, real-time PCR, ELISA analysis. The post-holder will be expected to collect samples obtained from clinical and research studies, as well as lung samples obtained at the time of surgery. These samples will need to be processed so that they can be used for cell culture studies and for bacterial culture and quantitation. The post holder will be involved in general laboratory maintenance as well as the processing, and will ensure all sample records are maintained.

Training will be given in laboratory techniques where needed. Due to dependence of the work on patient samples, working hours may be spread across a 7 day week. We are looking for a candidate with laboratory experience. A confident team player is needed to interact with clinical and non-clinical staff in a multidisciplinary team environment.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Simon Lea

Email: Simon.lea@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.