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The role

This position will provide technical support to running research within the Newcastle Fibrosis Research Group (NFRG) led by Professor Derek Mann, Professor Fiona Oakley, Dr Lee Borthwick, Dr Emma Scott and Dr Jack Leslie, joining the wider community of career technicians in the Biosciences Institute managed by the Institute’s Technical Director. You will need knowledge of technical scientific practices, methods and procedures gained through experience and/or formal qualification and will deploy this knowledge to provide a range of technical support activities that support the group’s research.

You will play a central role in overseeing the daily operation of the laboratory, ensuring effective management of shared resources, consumables and laboratory infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing the laboratory’s compliance and governance processes, including Human Tissue Authority (HTA) documentation, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), COSHH and BIOCOSHH assessments, and laboratory risk assessments. You will help ensure that all activities adhere to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, and a proactive, team-focused approach to maintaining a high-quality, compliant research environment. Experience in human tissue sample handling, storage and HTA legislation would be advantageous.

The position is primarily for 6 months.

Informal inquiries to: Dr Jack Leslie: Jack. leslie@newcastle.ac.uk

Please note that if you are successful in this role, you will need medical clearance before you can start in this role.