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Research Technician

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must provide technical support for research projects, have a strong interest in colorectal cancers, and be experienced with secure research data.
  • You will support colorectal cancer research by managing secure patient data, performing histological and molecular pathology techniques, and collaborating with the pathology and data analytics team.

Requirements

  • Can you provide technical support to research projects?
  • Do you have a strong interest in colorectal cancers?
  • Are you used to working with secure research data?

Responsibilities

  • This role involves supporting the pathology and data analytics team in research into colorectal cancers. This includes being able to work inside secure data environments to ensure that patient data is requested from study sites in approved methods that adhere to ethics and data governance requirements. Working independently using knowledge of specialised techniques, you will provide histological and molecular pathology support for a highly productive research group investigating prognostic and predictive factors in gastrointestinal cancer.

FAQs

What specific research focus will I be supporting in this role?

You will be supporting research into colorectal cancers, specifically investigating prognostic and predictive factors in gastrointestinal cancer.

What type of technical support will I provide to the research projects?

You will provide histological and molecular pathology support and work with secure research data, ensuring patient data is handled in compliance with ethics and data governance requirements.

Is experience with secure data environments required for this role?

Yes, experience working with secure research data and adhering to approved methods for data requests is a key requirement for this position.

How many holidays will I receive each year?

You will receive 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays or days when the University is closed, totaling around 42 days a year.

What benefits are offered for health and well-being?

Benefits include discounted staff membership options at The Edge, a state-of-the-art campus gym, which features a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Are there opportunities for personal development?

Yes, you will have access to courses and training provided by the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

Can I apply for this role if I am a first-time Skilled Worker visa applicant?

No, due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the position?

You can contact Gemma Hemmings, Laboratory Manager, at G.J.Hemmings@leeds.ac.uk for any queries about the position.

What is the working hypothesis of the research group I will be supporting?

The working hypothesis involves investigating prognostic and predictive factors related to colorectal cancer, aiming to contribute to important advancements in patient care.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be expected to work independently using your knowledge of specialized techniques while also being part of a highly productive research group.

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