Research Technician

Position

UE05 Lab Technician – Salary £29,588 - £33,951 per annum (fixed term 12 months, full time 35 hrs per week).

Investigating how cell size alters global gene expression in mammalian cells. The role is a laboratory technician in the Swaffer lab, working on engineering cell lines using CRISPR and conducting quantitative imaging and sequencing‑based assays. Training will be provided; prior experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture is considered an asset.

• Strong motivation to contribute to a novel area of cell biology research: cell size.
• Strong organisational, communication and critical thinking skills to drive success working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Understanding of standard techniques in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture.

Competitive reward package, generous holiday entitlement, defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and access to state‑of‑the‑art technology facilities via the Discovery Research Platform for Hidden Cell Biology.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a Stonewall Proud Employer, promoting gender equality and LGBTQ+ equality. The University also meets the Race Equality Charter.

Closing date for applications: 16 July 2026. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.