Technician

Technician
Department of Cancer & Genetics
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

The Wales Cancer Biobank (based within the School of Medicine, Cardiff University) wishes to appoint a full-time technician, based in the University Hospital of Wales, to support the collation and issuing of breast cancer biosamples to the Breast Cancer Now Biobank. The postholder will be handling and processing human tissue and blood samples. Good laboratory skills and previous experience with biosamples are required. The postholder must be able to work on their own initiative, unsupervised, work to deadlines and have the ability to plan and organise their own workload. Attention to detail and accuracy are vital for data entry. Sample labelling and good communication skills are necessary to liaise with hospital pathology departments and other members of the Wales Cancer Biobank and Breast Cancer Now Biobank teams.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Lisa Spary, Wales Cancer Biobank Operations Manager – SparyLK@cardiff.ac.uk

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term for 1 year and available immediately.

Salary: £25,249 - £26,093 per annum (Grade 3). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Closing date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.