Research Technician New
University of Glasgow
Glasgow,
Scotland,
United Kingdom
Research and Science
Skilled Worker
Job posted on September 5, 2025
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Posted 05 September 2025 Salary Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum End date 22 September 2025 LocationGlasgow Job Type Technical And Specialist Reference180232 Expiry 22 September 2025 at 23:45
Job Description
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Technician to support advanced histopathological workflows. The role requires expertise in microtomy (routine and complex), H&E staining, slide digitisation, construction of tissue microarrays (TMAs), and nucleic acid extraction from FFPE samples (sections or particulate material), followed by accurate DNA quantification.
The successful candidate will play a key role in translational research projects within the Glasgow Tissue Research Facility (GTRF) at the QEUH, taking responsibility for the planning, design, delivery, and safe operation of specialist technical equipment to optimise research output.
Candidates with experience in tissue-based research or clinical pathology are encouraged to apply.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
Knowledge / Qualifications
A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post, having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. OR: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 [Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4] or equivalent, (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar role.
Skills
Essential
C1 Significant breadth or depth of specialist technical knowledge and recognised as an expert in the specialist technical skills aligned to the work carried out within the GTRF
C2 Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capability, including a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when dealing with complex and/or high-volume datasets.
C3 Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand, conceptualise, and interpret complex technical requirements of a research group and adapt own style to meet the needs of others
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and a collegiate approach. With the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders for effective project management.
C5 Ability to plan and prioritise a technical service to meet long term strategic objectives, whilst delivering a day to day service.
C6 Significant relevant work experience within a similar research/teaching services environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.
C7 Experience in contributing to the development of a research/teaching services strategy, planning resource allocation, and achieving high-quality research/teaching outputs.
C8 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research/teaching goals within set timescales.
C9 Significant IT skills, including proficient user of relevant specialist or bespoke software packages.
Desirable
D1 Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislative requirements applicable to the role, including compliance with governance, safety, and quality standards
D2 Experience in assisting or independently constructing tissue microarrays for high-throughput research (manual or semi-automated)
Experience
Essential
E1 Experience in routine and advanced microtomy, skilled in producing clean, uniform sections, including small biopsies, fatty specimens, bone, and delicate or fragile samples (e.g., lymph nodes).
E2 Sectioning for molecular analysis using sterile, RNAse/DNAse-free techniques.
E3 Proven ability to manage and organise bulk slide production and labelling, maintaining accuracy and sample integrity throughout large-scale studies.
E4 Experience in supervision and training of staff and/or students.
E5 Significant relevant work experience within a similar environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.
E6 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research goals within set timescales
Desirable
F1 Experience in DNA/RNA extraction would be advantageous, particularly from particulate FFPE samples.
F2 Experience in digitising H&E, IHC, IF, and special-stained slides, ensuring optimal scan quality.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term until 30th September 2026.
Location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
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/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 22nd September 2025
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Research Technician
Job details
Posted 05 September 2025 Salary Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum End date 22 September 2025 LocationGlasgow Job Type Technical And Specialist Reference180232 Expiry 22 September 2025 at 23:45
Job Description
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Technician to support advanced histopathological workflows. The role requires expertise in microtomy (routine and complex), H&E staining, slide digitisation, construction of tissue microarrays (TMAs), and nucleic acid extraction from FFPE samples (sections or particulate material), followed by accurate DNA quantification.
The successful candidate will play a key role in translational research projects within the Glasgow Tissue Research Facility (GTRF) at the QEUH, taking responsibility for the planning, design, delivery, and safe operation of specialist technical equipment to optimise research output.
Candidates with experience in tissue-based research or clinical pathology are encouraged to apply.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Using recognised technical expertise, support research colleagues in histology, digital pathology, TMA construction, and project delivery by utilising advanced scientific and technical skills to handle, process, analyse, and interpret human tissue samples.
- Undertake specialist technical aspects of the GTRF service. Liaise with scientific and clinical service users to define service requirements, and plan and execute service deliverables in accordance with GCLP standards, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery of service requests.
- Using detailed specialist knowledge, advise service users in all technical aspects of the research service. Where required, undertake supervision of post-graduate students and junior staff to ensure learning outcomes are optimised.
- Create, implement, and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with GCLP guidelines, University policy, and best practice. Support Quality Lead with the implementation of a quality management system to GCLP guidelines, including document review, audit preparation and continuous quality improvement.
- Keep up to date with developments in relevant technical areas and within the broader discipline to ensure contribution to service delivery is optimised. Utilise specialist knowledge to contribute to the effective planning and delivery of services provided by the GTRF.
- Document service delivery outcomes in accordance with GCLP guidelines, including the receipt, storage, and analysis of samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Maintain accurate and precise laboratory records and databases, ensuring traceability and compliance. Prepare project plans and final project reports to document service delivery and support compliance with GCLP guidelines.
- Troubleshoot complex technical problems, including issues with the design and operation of technical resources, such as TMA projects and/or complex histology projects.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of and compliance with relevant Health and Safety. Maintain all necessary records in accordance with set requirements, keep up to date with developments or legal changes relevant to the services delivered by the GTRF, and advise and train group members as appropriate. Report any potential issues to the Head of GTRF or relevant internal or external bodies timeously.
- Work collaboratively with others, including within the School of Cancer Sciences and the CRUK Scotland Institute and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance service delivery and support the broader strategic aims of the University, including the Technician Commitment key themes, https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/technicians/ Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by Head of the GTRF.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together and contribute to outreach activities.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, And Experience
Knowledge / Qualifications
A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post, having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. OR: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 [Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4] or equivalent, (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar role.
Skills
Essential
C1 Significant breadth or depth of specialist technical knowledge and recognised as an expert in the specialist technical skills aligned to the work carried out within the GTRF
C2 Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capability, including a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when dealing with complex and/or high-volume datasets.
C3 Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to understand, conceptualise, and interpret complex technical requirements of a research group and adapt own style to meet the needs of others
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and a collegiate approach. With the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders for effective project management.
C5 Ability to plan and prioritise a technical service to meet long term strategic objectives, whilst delivering a day to day service.
C6 Significant relevant work experience within a similar research/teaching services environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.
C7 Experience in contributing to the development of a research/teaching services strategy, planning resource allocation, and achieving high-quality research/teaching outputs.
C8 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research/teaching goals within set timescales.
C9 Significant IT skills, including proficient user of relevant specialist or bespoke software packages.
Desirable
D1 Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislative requirements applicable to the role, including compliance with governance, safety, and quality standards
D2 Experience in assisting or independently constructing tissue microarrays for high-throughput research (manual or semi-automated)
Experience
Essential
E1 Experience in routine and advanced microtomy, skilled in producing clean, uniform sections, including small biopsies, fatty specimens, bone, and delicate or fragile samples (e.g., lymph nodes).
E2 Sectioning for molecular analysis using sterile, RNAse/DNAse-free techniques.
E3 Proven ability to manage and organise bulk slide production and labelling, maintaining accuracy and sample integrity throughout large-scale studies.
E4 Experience in supervision and training of staff and/or students.
E5 Significant relevant work experience within a similar environment, including evidence of previous outputs and professional development.
E6 Experience of operating independently in progressing and delivering research goals within set timescales
Desirable
F1 Experience in DNA/RNA extraction would be advantageous, particularly from particulate FFPE samples.
F2 Experience in digitising H&E, IHC, IF, and special-stained slides, ensuring optimal scan quality.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.
This post is full time and fixed term until 30th September 2026.
Location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
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/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 22nd September 2025