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Senior Laboratory Technologist – 2 Positions Job at Medical Research Council (MRC UK)
Medical Research Council (MRC UK)
Job Description
The position holder will be responsible providing laboratory support for immunology and HIV- 1 sequencing projects, including sample handling, immunological assays, molecular biology, Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and basic bioinformatics, in compliance with GCLP standards.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- To Receive, process, store, and ship samples according to SOPs and IATA standards;
- Perform laboratory experiments, maintain equipment, and ensure GCLP compliance;
- Maintain inventory, clean laboratory spaces, and ensure health and safety procedures;
- Document experiments, manage data, and support analysis and reporting;
- Contribute to SOP development and quality assurance logs;
- Mentor interns/students and coordinate with project teams;
- Conduct immunological assays: Flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex, Neutralization, ADCC;
- Support tissue culture, animal tissue processing, and related experimental workflows;
- Conduct safety inductions and maintain first aid and MSDS updates;
- Perform nucleic acid extraction, Single Genome Amplification (SGA), and ONT sequencing.
- Implement basic bioinformatics pipelines and reconstruct HIV-1 genomes; and,
- Assist in developing and optimizing molecular and sequencing protocols;
- Line Management;
- Reporting directly to the Lead Investigator overseeing the project.
- Coordinating with other team members and departments to ensure seamless integration of laboratory activities within the broader research framework.
- Providing technical supervision and mentorship to interns, and students working on the project.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should submit their applications online:
Complete all sections in the online form
Upload your curriculum vitae of maximum 4 pages in the designated area on the form. This CV should be uploaded in Word or PDF format.
Submit your 500 words motivation statement in the designated area in the form. In this statement, please explain why you would like to participate in this project, why you think you are the right person for this, and how you think participating in this project will benefit you and your community.
Deadline: 3rd April 2026
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