Research Technician
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Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/23/2025
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Job Description
Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum
CMVM / Deanery of Clinical Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 24 months
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to support the technical operations of a dynamic basic science, translational and clinical research laboratory focused on Type 1 Diabetes and beta cell transplantation. The post holder will perform advanced cell culture, biochemical assays (including ELISA), and sample analysis, while contributing to a range of ongoing research projects. They will work closely with senior researchers to manage lab resources, maintain equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance through the preparation of risk assessments and SOPs. Strong organisational skills, the ability to learn new techniques, and a collaborative approach are essential. The successful candidate is expected to have a basic science degree or equivalent and/or experience in relevant laboratory-based research. They will work with an experienced and supportive research team at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. With regular meetings with the PI; Professor Shareen Forbes, the post holder will gain valuable expertise in the field of diabetes research.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Professor Forbes at [email protected]
This position is based in the Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity Theme in the Centre for Cardiovascular Science and the Clinical Research Facility in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18th August 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Deanery of Clinical Sciences (Head, Professor Lorna Marson) has an international reputation in clinical based research through the combination of basic, clinical and translational science and epidemiological studies, and as a part of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, offers unparalleled opportunities for ground-breaking interdisciplinary research in the bio-medical sciences.
The Deanery comprises 5 interdisciplinary Research Centres: the University of Edinburgh/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences (Director, Professor Andy Baker), the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (Director, Professor Colin Smith), the Centre for Inflammation Research (Director, Professor David Dockrell), the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (Director, Professor Stuart Forbes), the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health (Director, Professor Andrew Horne) – of which the latter three Centres comprise the Institute for Repair and Regeneration; as well as the Edinburgh Imaging Facility (Director, Professor Dave Newby) the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (Director, Professor Neeraj Dhaun) and the Edinburgh Dental Institute.
Clinical Sciences employs around 1000 members of academic and support staff and has over 550 Honorary members who contribute significantly to teaching and research. The Deanery is a major contributor to the undergraduate MBChB curriculum and has approximately 1000 registered post graduate students studying a range of PhD, MD, taught and research MSc and on-line distance learning programmes.The Deanery can be found at the Bioquarter Campus (Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Chancellor’s Building, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People), the Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, the Western General Hospital and the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum
CMVM / Deanery of Clinical Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 24 months
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to support the technical operations of a dynamic basic science, translational and clinical research laboratory focused on Type 1 Diabetes and beta cell transplantation. The post holder will perform advanced cell culture, biochemical assays (including ELISA), and sample analysis, while contributing to a range of ongoing research projects. They will work closely with senior researchers to manage lab resources, maintain equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance through the preparation of risk assessments and SOPs. Strong organisational skills, the ability to learn new techniques, and a collaborative approach are essential. The successful candidate is expected to have a basic science degree or equivalent and/or experience in relevant laboratory-based research. They will work with an experienced and supportive research team at the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian. With regular meetings with the PI; Professor Shareen Forbes, the post holder will gain valuable expertise in the field of diabetes research.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Professor Forbes at [email protected]
This position is based in the Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity Theme in the Centre for Cardiovascular Science and the Clinical Research Facility in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- BSc or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience with relevant laboratory-based research (e.g., Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 (Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent).
- Experience in laboratory and procedural work, cell culture maintenance, ELISAs and immunohistochemical techniques.
- Ability to multi task and work well in a team.
- Experience in experimental technical support, including data processing, study records and control of laboratory stocks.
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18th August 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Deanery of Clinical Sciences (Head, Professor Lorna Marson) has an international reputation in clinical based research through the combination of basic, clinical and translational science and epidemiological studies, and as a part of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, offers unparalleled opportunities for ground-breaking interdisciplinary research in the bio-medical sciences.
The Deanery comprises 5 interdisciplinary Research Centres: the University of Edinburgh/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences (Director, Professor Andy Baker), the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (Director, Professor Colin Smith), the Centre for Inflammation Research (Director, Professor David Dockrell), the Centre for Regenerative Medicine (Director, Professor Stuart Forbes), the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health (Director, Professor Andrew Horne) – of which the latter three Centres comprise the Institute for Repair and Regeneration; as well as the Edinburgh Imaging Facility (Director, Professor Dave Newby) the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (Director, Professor Neeraj Dhaun) and the Edinburgh Dental Institute.
Clinical Sciences employs around 1000 members of academic and support staff and has over 550 Honorary members who contribute significantly to teaching and research. The Deanery is a major contributor to the undergraduate MBChB curriculum and has approximately 1000 registered post graduate students studying a range of PhD, MD, taught and research MSc and on-line distance learning programmes.The Deanery can be found at the Bioquarter Campus (Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Chancellor’s Building, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People), the Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, the Western General Hospital and the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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