The role

We are looking to recruit a Microbiome Research Technician to provide support to scientists working in the Gut Microbes and Health research programme. This position provides an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research programme within the newly opened Quadram Institute located on Norwich Research Park.

The post will involve recruiting study participants and obtaining, cataloguing, storing and processing biological samples from human participants recruited into two long term studies of gut microbes and health. The postholder will work with other team members to recruit patients and process samples for downstream studies.

The ideal candidate

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess a BSc or equivalent in biomedical science or a related field. They should also have strong theoretical and/or practical experience in microbiology and microbiota studies, and a good understanding of current health and safety and data protection legislation. Candidates should have excellent communication, time management and organisation skills and be able to work individually and flexibly across different research groups and with members of the public.

Additional information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £24,815 to £30,270 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This post is a fulltime post for a period of 4 months.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1003759.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide Tier 2 visa sponsorship.

About the Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute is a new interdisciplinary research institute at the forefront of a new era in food and health research. Its mission is to understand how food and the gut microbiota are linked to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. A partnership between [Employer hidden], the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a new state-of-the-art building. The Quadram Institute is based on the Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s largest centres of life sciences and home of the John Innes Centre and The Earlham Institute.