Research Technician

at University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

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Salary

£29,588 to £33,002 a year

Closing date

16 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Research

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

Visa sponsorship

Not offered
The advert says: “Visa eligibility This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.”

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4 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

Location: Leeds - St James University Hospital Contract type: Fixed erm (Available for 24 months to complete a specific task or time limited work, including the need for specific expertise or additional resource for a project.) Can you provide technical support to research studies? Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and time-management skills? Do you have technical skills in microbiology? You will join an active research group comprising of Clinical Academics, Research Technicians, PhD students and post-doc researchers, engaged in a diverse range of objectives regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Research and Antimicrobial Resistance research Your role will involve working with Clostridioides difficile molecular analysis and diagnostic assays, including immunoassays, culture and molecular assays, antimicrobial susceptibility and quality control specimens for different studies. With an advanced City & Guild, BTEC Higher National Certificate, Higher Diploma or equivalent (may include completing a relevant degree course), you will have substantial laboratory experience, a keen interest in medical microbiology and be well organised. Experience working with anaerobic bacteria and C. difficile would be an advantage. You will be encouraged to develop your initiative and independence, and be given the opportunity of career development. What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! Visa eligibility This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Georgina Davis, Research Programme and Operations Manager Email: g.l.davis@leeds.ac.uk or Haseena Khan, Senior Research Technician Email: h.khan@leeds.ac.uk Further Details: Candidate Brief £29,588 to £33,002 per annum (Grade 5)

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