Research Technician

at University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

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Salary

£26,707 to £28,778 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 term (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.) Interview date: To be confirmed 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 Research Technicians, PhD students and post-doc researchers, engaged in a diverse range of objectives regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Research. Your key responsibilities will be to conduct housekeeping tasks to a high standard and to provide support to research activities by assisting the research group. You will have an interest in microbiology, and be prepared to learn and gain experience in a range of laboratory techniques. With A level, BTEC or equivalent relevant laboratory experience, you will have experience in a microbiology or biomedical science laboratory (this can include a period in further or higher education) with effective practical skills at the laboratory bench and ability to work to a high level of accuracy. 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 £26,707 to £28,778 per annum (Grade 4)

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