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We wish to appoint an excellent research technician to work on laboratory based techniques to improve PCD diagnosis. In addition to helping the day-to-day running of the PCD diagnostic service, you will conduct ciliated cell culture, immunohistochemistry of cilia, and be responsible for recording data and preparing reports.
About you
You will have previous experience of immunohistochemistry, cell culture and microscopy with a good working knowledge of health and safety and GLP regulations.
Essential
- Relevant education to A-Level standard or equivalent
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory
- Experience in the growth and maintenance of cell cultures
- Knowledge of whole exome and next gen sequencing
- A good working knowledge of health and safety regulations including COSHH
- Experience of working to GLP regulations
- Experience in Immunohistochemistry
- Experience of microscopy
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Robert Hirst on rah9 @ le.ac.uk or 0116 252 5817.
Applications for job share will be considered.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
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