Research Technician - Grade 5University
Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week
Tenure: Fixed term until June 2027
We are seeking a Grade 5 Research Technician to join Dr Ainsworth’s research group at the University of Liverpool, supporting a collaborative programme of research focused on antivenom development.
You will work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, including research partners across the Liverpool area, and will contribute to laboratory studies aimed at advancing the development and evaluation of antivenom therapies.
You will support research focused on the development and optimisation of laboratory processing and purification methods, alongside the safety profiling of antivenoms. You will be primarily responsible for carrying out established and developing experimental procedures, generating high-quality experimental data, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
You should have BTec Higher or equivalent in biological sciences.
The preferred start date is 02/11/2026.
You can read about the benefits of working at the University of Liverpool here: (www.liverpool.ac.uk/working)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk