Research Technician in the lab of Intravital Matrix Imaging

The Role

The laboratory of Intravital Matrix Imaging is interested in looking at pharmacodynamics and kinetics of small molecule inhibitors to map the live targeting efficacies in the primary tumour or metastatic tissues using optical biosensor imaging. The role would be to provide technical support with minimal supervision after training in new techniques, in a range of project specific research activities including: the running and troubleshooting of experiments to study of invasion specific protein activity in 3D cultures and in vivo before and after targeted therapies have been applied. Learning and application of advanced microscopy and intravital imaging techniques. The maintenance, use and teaching of research associated equipment (e.g. high-end microscopes). To assist team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices ensuring health and safety compliance within the laboratory.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Max Nobis
Email: Max.Nobis@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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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.