Senior Research Laboratory Technician

The Milner Therapeutics Institute is seeking to recruit a Senior Research Laboratory Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support the maintenance of the Institute, to ensure research is delivered effectively. Also, to become part of a pioneering, forward-thinking and strategic workforce, that is continuously evolving and growing.

The MTI is unique working environment, with start-up businesses, academics and pharma companies working side by side across shared office and laboratory space. The overarching vision of the MTI is to convert pioneering science into therapies. The Institute delivers this through its aims to connect industry and academia, enable and drive collaborative research and accelerate therapeutic companies. We are a purpose-built research Institute located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The Senior Research Laboratory Technician reports to Facilities Manager. The role provides key support to a diverse mix of industry and academic research groups which come together in the MTI towards the overarching vision. This support includes maintaining consistent and safe availability of all key equipment, consumables and spaces required by the researchers. These requirements are subject to regular change, as MTI occupancy refreshes. There are systems and processes established to enable this objective to provide support, and the Research Laboratory works with the Facilities team to develop those processes for continuous improvement at this dynamic laboratory. The role holder must follow, be aware of and encourage compliance with various different frameworks for good practice.

The role is full-time hours 36.5 hours per week working onsite. Interviews will take place in-person week commencing 9th February.

For further information on responsibilities & person specification please look at the further particulars before applying.

The University of Cambridge is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and as such is focusing on the areas of recognition, visibility, career development and sustainability. The Milner Therapeutics Institute will support the right candidate with relevant training during the Research Lab Technicians career.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Larissa Richardson, MTI Facilities Manager, lr280@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PR48453 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Key information

• Department/location: Milner Therapeutics Institute
• Salary: £27,319-£31,236
• Reference: PR48453
• Category: Assistant staff
• Date published: 7 January 2026
• Closing date: 28 January 2026