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Location
Leeds - Chapel Allerton Hospital
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute
Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM)
Section
Musculoskeletal Medicine & Imaging
Category
Technical Support
Grade
Grade 4
Salary
£26,707 to £28,778 per annum
Working Time
100% Full time Equivalent
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Ongoing
Release Date
Thursday 02 October 2025
Closing Date
Friday 17 October 2025
Reference
MHLRM1276
Overview of the Role
Would you like to be part of a world class research team? Can you provide technical support to a large number of important clinical projects?
There are a number of clinical trials supported by the University Research Laboratories based at Chapel Allerton Hospital (CAH). This Laboratory Technician post is required to help log, process and catalogue clinical blood and/or tissue samples whilst all the time ensuring compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004) regulations.
Laboratory experience is essential as the role involves both working unsupervised and also part of a team. Good communication skills are required as the successful candidate will interact with all members of the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) as well as the lab team. You will also have meticulous attention to detail in order to produce robust and accurate data for use in clinical trials.
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.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Mrs Katie Mbara, Laboratory Manager
Email: k.barnes@leeds.ac.uk
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