Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

University of Oxford - Centre for Human Genetics, Building for Genomic Medicine

Location: Oxford

Salary: £32,108 to £35,681 Standard Grade 5. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 27th March 2026

Closes: 23rd April 2026

Job Ref: 183922

Location: Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7BN

We are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Technician to support the technical and administrative running of our Multiomic Technology Platforms Group. You will help maintain smooth, high-quality laboratory operations by processing and tracking biological samples, carrying out quality control checks, managing stores, and keeping accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and lab activity. This role is key to ensuring our workflows run efficiently and safely.

You will be responsible for receiving, logging, and returning a wide range of biological samples, including DNA, RNA, plasma, and slides, following established procedures to make sure everything is traceable and handled correctly. You will run quality control checks using tools such as Qubit or Tapestation, support improvements to lab processes, and help diagnose and resolve technical issues when they arise. Your work will also involve managing stocks, preparing reports, keeping equipment maintained, and ensuring records and documentation remain up to date. Day to day, you will help with reagent distribution, basic protocol writing, and maintaining a clean and organised lab environment. You’ll also support colleagues by helping with inductions, passing on practical knowledge, and assisting with routine training when needed.

It is essential that you are educated to at least A-level (or equivalent) in a science subject and have experience working in a laboratory environment. You should be comfortable handling hazardous chemicals and able to troubleshoot practical issues with experiments. Strong attention to detail is key, along with the ability to organise samples, record results clearly, and follow procedures with consistency. You will need good IT skills, including experience with Word, Excel, and other basic software. You should also be confident managing your own workload, taking initiative when needed, and working safely in line with laboratory regulations and health-and-safety requirements.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2026 and is funded by the Department.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 23 April 2026 will be considered. Please quote 183922 on all correspondence.