Laboratory Technician


Company:	University Of Leeds (Medicine)
Salary:	£26,707 - £28,778
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	LEEDS, LS2 9NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

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?

Thee 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.

Visa Eligibility

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

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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary

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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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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