Job Description

Reference:

NOV20257833

Expiry date: 17:59, Wed, 10th Dec 2025


Location: Liverpool


Salary: 29,588.00 - 33,951.00 Per Annum


Benefits: 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days


Duration: Fixed-term appointment for 12 months

Full-time, Fixed-term appointment for 12 months

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a world-leading institution dedicated to improving global health through cutting-edge research, education, and capacity strengthening. The Vector Biology Department delivers internationally recognised research on insect vectors of disease, supporting innovation in vector control tools and strategies.


We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic

Research Technician

to join our Vector Biology laboratories. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team developing and applying analytical methods for evaluating new insecticidal materials and studying insecticide metabolism.


This is a hands-on laboratory role that will contribute directly to research programmes within the department, as well as to service-based projects for external clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

Prepare and develop HPLC and other analytical methods for insecticide analysis Develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quantifying insecticide content in insecticide treated materials Conduct HPLC and other analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry to quantify insecticide levels in materials Set-up and perform biochemical assays to measure P450 and other enzyme activities Prepare recombinant mosquito proteins for insecticide metabolism assays Prepare and maintain adequate laboratory records of methods, sample details and results Collate and assess data using Excel, Prism and statistics software Prepare written data reports and presentation summaries for the Line Manager and funders Provide initial analysis of data and draft sections of reports for funders and external collaborators


The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of fast-paced multi-disciplinary research team. You will be able to demonstrate:



Higher Education qualification in Chemical/Biological Science Relevant experience of working within a research laboratory Maintenance of laboratory data, book and record keeping Experience of working to health & safety regulations and requirements Ability to adapt protocols from published literature Strong numeracy and analytical skills with the ability to collate accurate data Experience in working with HPLC or similar analytics (desirable)

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days Generous occupational pension schemes Government backed "cycle to work" scheme. Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre A range of additional family friendly policies

Application Process:

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Please note, interviews will take place in January 2026

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.


We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies