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Senior Research Technician

Department of Cardiovascular Sciences - 108027 - Grade 5

Closes 22 Oct 2026

Research

Science

Pay TBC

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

22 Oct 2026

Field

Science

Sector

Research & Academia

Year groups

Recent Graduate, Master's

Key facts

Title mixes a student signal with an excluded graduate/senior signal - confirm which it is; Proactively maintain stocks of consumables, and when required generate purchase order requisitions using University systems. Receipt and correct storage of consumables/equipment and chemical reagents. Ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a clean, functional and safe condition, reporting any problems through the appropriate channels. Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures. Supports equality and values diversity, moderates own behaviour to avoid unfair discriminatory impact or bias on others.

Overview

This full-time position (35 hours/week)is funded for 4 years.
The post is within the College of Medicine and Health, School of Medical Sciences, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences supporting the research work of Dr Samantha Montague on the project which aims to understand the roles of platelet and neutrophils in thrombosis (blood clot formation) in patients with Platelet Factor 4 (PF4) associated immune thrombosis and thrombocytopenia (PITT).
The study will assess variation in individuals in response to stimulation of the immune receptor FcγRIIA and other novel receptors of interest.
This will be achieved through a combination of functional tests, antibody isolation, molecular and protein biology.

What you'll do

Eligibility

GCSE level 2 (A*- C) or equivalent level 2 qualification in mathematics and English.

Funding structure

Birmingham UKFull time starting salary is normally in the range £30,062 to £31,900.
With potential progression once in post to £35,883 Grade: 5 Full Time.

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