Medical Laboratory Technologist (Contract)

Medical Laboratory Technologist (1 year contract)Department of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology We are looking for a motivated and organised laboratory professional to support translational immunology and allergy research in a dynamic clinical research environment. Responsibilities Work together with research assistants and coordinate day-to-day laboratory workflow, scheduling and inventory management Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration and vendor liaison; maintain SOPs, logs and documentation Receive, process and store clinical research specimens, including serum/plasma separation and PBMC isolation from blood samples Perform mammalian cell culture, ELISpot (PBMC-based and whole-blood), ELISA and other immunological assays Contribute to assay development, optimisation, validation and troubleshooting Maintain accurate experimental records; organise data and prepare figures to support research reports, presentations and manuscripts Uphold biosafety, research governance and laboratory safety standards Requirements A degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with hands-on experience in a biomedical or research laboratory. Familiarity with human blood sample processing, mammalian cell culture, ELISpot and ELISA assays is advantageous. Prior experience coordinating laboratory operations preferred. Detail-oriented, able to manage concurrent activities, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively alongside clinicians and research scientists.