Research Technician


Company:	University of Glasgow
Salary:	£28,031 to £31,236 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	G61 1QH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences

School of Cancer Sciences

Vacancy title: Research Technician

Vacancy Reference: 208053

Salary: UofG Grade 5, £28,031 - £31,236 per annum

This post is full time and open ended with funding for up to 3 years.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Research Technician to join our dynamic translational research team dedicated to advancing discoveries in pancreatic cancer. The post holder technician will bridge laboratory research and clinical translation by coordinating patient sample collection, performing core wet-lab experiments, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operational management of our laboratory.

The successful candidate will also provide assistance with other projects within the Pancreatic Cancer Translational Research Group, such as projects studying cancer inequalities, the role of environmental exposure and immune response in pancreatic cancer and defining biomarkers of drug response and clinical outcomes.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-technician-6052746

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 20th October 2026

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently prior to commencing employment. For further information on alternative immigration options, please visit University of Glasgow’s UKVI Website.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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