Research​/Development Technician, Research Scientist

About the role To provide specialist technical expertise to support the development of a translational cancer research program focused on therapy resistance and lineage plasticity in prostate cancer. Coordinate and carry out complex experimental studies using mouse models of cancer, under the direction of PI and research staff. To have operational oversight and day to day organisation of the laboratory.

About the Person The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: ONC/OND or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related subject. Personal Licence under the UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA), or willingness and eligibility to obtain one immediately upon appointment*.
* A Personal Licence is required to fulfil the requirements of the job therefore it will be essential to obtain this to pass the probationary period for the post. At least three years relevant laboratory experience to include significant experience of:
Working with mouse models in academic or industry research settings. Experience working within regulated animal research environments. In vivo cancer biology studies

Experience with a range of molecular techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, IHC/ IF, WB, IP etc. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Fixed-term contract (available for 36 months or until 31 August 2029 whichever is soonest). Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all.

We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - Candidate Information

Skills:

biomedical sciences biology animal research cancer laboratory