Research Technician at University

Research Technician – University of Manchester

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Technician to provide specialist technical support for research programmes investigating the vascular mechanisms of dementia and other brain disorders.

• Supporting research animal model maintenance and undertaking microdissection of arteries.
• Performing and optimising experimental protocols, including antibody-based imaging using confocal and super-resolution microscopy.
• Undertaking pressure myography and calcium imaging of small arteries, and supporting staff and students with standard laboratory protocols.
• Training junior technicians and PhD students in relevant laboratory techniques, including myography.
• Maintaining accurate records, supporting data preparation for presentations and publications, contributing to experimental design, and ensuring work is carried out in line with health and safety, data protection and University requirements.

• Essential Criteria – A relevant biological sciences qualification, or equivalent qualifications and substantial experience working in a research laboratory.
• Extensive hands‑on experience of small artery physiology and immunohistochemistry in a laboratory‑based dementia research setting.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex workload, prioritise competing demands and work to deadlines without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and reproducibility in laboratory work.
• Desirable Criteria – Experience using Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and experience of ImageJ and/or IMARIS also beneficial.
• A flexible approach to working hours where required to monitor procedures or experiments.
• We value transferable skills and real‑world experience as much as formal qualifications.

• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays.
• Access to Purple Place employee discount platform.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Applications close at midnight on the closing date.