Research Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Norwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£24,983 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

Molecular Biology Microbiological Cultivation Analytical Chemistry Gut Microbiome Archaea BSc in Biological Sciences Laboratory Techniques Research Methods

FULL DESCRIPTION

Research Technician

University of East Anglia and Quadram Institute are seeking a Research Technician for a project titled 'Identifying novel microorganisms to promote human health'.

  • Location: Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK
  • Salary: £21,585 to £24,983 per annum
  • Contract: Fixed-term, full-time (1.0 FTE) for up to 5 months
  • Closing Date: 31 January 2018

About the Project

This project will examine the function of archaea in the human gut. The human gut harbours a diverse microbiome, and although the vast majority of humans carry archaea in their gastrointestinal tracts, these archaea are underexplored and little is known about the role they play in human health. This study will test the hypothesis that gut archaea play a key role in degradation of metabolites harmful to human health. The project relies on the use of molecular biology techniques, microbiological cultivation and analytical chemistry techniques.

Qualifications

You will have a BSc degree in Biological Sciences or a related discipline or equivalent level of qualification and experience of working in a molecular microbiology laboratory. In addition, you will be able to satisfy all essential criteria detailed in the person specification for this post.

How to Apply

The post is available from 1 March 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. Please apply via the UEA website:

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