Job Description

Closing date

Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 23:59

Salary

26,338 - 29,959 per annum

Grade 5

Contract type

Fixed Term

16 Months

Campus
City
School/Directorate
School of Medicine
Unit/Department
Diabetes Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology
We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Laboratory Technician (Donor and Patient Recruitment Officer) within our Group, to be part of a highly interdisciplinary team on a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and support our donor and patient recruitment and management programme. This is a fixed-term appointment until June 2027.


The candidate would primarily be involved in the procurement and preparation of human samples and assisting other members of the team with experiments involving these samples. The post represents an opportunity to be involved in a rapidly developing field working with a dynamic and highly committed team.


You will be based across two sites at City campus and Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals where the School of Medicine provides outstanding opportunities in medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.


Your priorities will include:


Recruiting and consenting research participants Processing confidential forms Liaising with research staff and volunteer research participants to coordinate sample procurement and preparation. Assisting in sample preparation of human semen samples including preparation of reagents, selection of cells and assessing quality. Actively participate in weekly team meetings.
Who we're looking for:


BSc in relevant science subject (or equivalent). A working knowledge of aseptic technique and GLP Experience using standard microscopy (upright/inverted) to quality check and analyse cells. Excellent interpersonal skills, including evidence of team working. Excellent clerical skills including management of databases, confidential information and multiple research calendars
For further information about this position please contact Professor Barratt c.barratt@dundee.ac.uk


The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work