Research Technician in Cancer Nanotherapeutics

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and highly committed laboratory-based Research Technician to join the Nanotherapeutics Lab as part of a newly funded Cancer Research UK (CRUK) research programme. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work at the interface of neuro-oncology, nanomedicine, and translational cancer research, within a programme with clear clinical relevance and long-term ambition.

The Research Technician will provide essential technical support across a range of project-specific research activities. These will include cell culture (primary cultures, stem cells, and cancer cell lines), tissue processing and histology, immunohistochemistry and immunoassays (e.g. ELISA), and microscopy techniques including fluorescence and confocal imaging. The role will also involve supporting in vivo animal studies, including routine monitoring and the performance of procedures in accordance with relevant licences and regulations.

The successful candidate will join the Nanotherapeutics Lab, a diverse and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team based within the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester. The lab is closely embedded within the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine, the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, and the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, providing access to a unique ecosystem of expertise in neuroscience, cancer biology, imaging, nanotechnology, and translational research.

The research environment is fast-moving, collaborative, inclusive, and supportive of career development.

This CRUK-funded position is full-time (1.0 FTE) for 2 years in the first instance, with funding and the possibility in place to extend for up to 6 years, subject to progress.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .

Our benefits include:

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here .

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