Job Description

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. The role holder will become part of a pioneering, forward-thinking and strategic workforce, which is continuously evolving and growing.


The MTI is a purpose-built research Institute located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. It is a unique working environment, with start-up businesses and academics working side by side across shared office and laboratory space. The overarching vision of the MTI is to convert pioneering science into therapies by connecting industry and academia, driving collaborative research and accelerating therapeutic companies.


The Senior Research Laboratory Technician will report to the Facilities Manager within the Scientific Facilities Team at the MTI. The role will provide key facilities support to a diverse mix of industry and academic research groups that work towards the MTIa??s goal of converting science into therapies.


The support provided by the Senior Research Laboratory Technician will include maintaining consistent and safe availability of key equipment, consumables and spaces required by the researchers a?? these requirements are subject to regular change as MTI occupancy refreshes.


There are systems and processes established to enable this support objective, and the Senior Research Laboratory Technician will work with the facilities team to develop those processes for continuous improvement at this dynamic research institute.


The Senior Research Laboratory Technician must be aware of, follow and encourage compliance with various frameworks for good practice.


The role is full-time hours 36.5 hours per week working onsite.


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


The University of Cambridge is a signatory to thea?Technician Commitmenta?and as such is focusing on the areas ofa?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: Funding is available for 3 years in the first instance.



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.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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