Technical Specialist
Division of Cancer and Genetics
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
We are recruiting a highly motivated Technical Specialist to join Dr Isobella Honeyborne’s team within the Tissue Microenvironment Group, Division of Cancer & Genetics. This post is funded through the Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and Research Wales Innovation Fund (RWIF), and will support the laboratory-based development of a blood-based diagnostic for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a novel molecular assay to detect pathogen-derived RNA in plasma samples collected during tuberculosis treatment. The role will involve the systematic processing and analysis of a large cohort of biobanked clinical samples, forming part of a rigorous assay optimisation and validation pipeline.
The postholder should have demonstrable experience in molecular biology techniques, with particular expertise in RNA extraction and downstream applications such as RT-qPCR. Experience working with low-abundance RNA from clinical biospecimens would be highly advantageous. The role requires excellent technical accuracy, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to carry out complex laboratory workflows across large sample sets with consistency and attention to detail.
Applicants should hold a BSc in a biomedical science-related discipline (or possess equivalent industrial experience), with hands-on experience in the processing and analysis of clinical samples.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative translational research environment and to further develop expertise in RNA-based diagnostics, assay development, and the handling of clinically derived biospecimens.
This post will be based on the Heath Park campus.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including 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 Isobella Honeyborne – e-mail:
[email protected]
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term until 31 December 2026 and available immediately.
Salary £33,951 to £36,636 per annum (Grade 5). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances
Closing date: Monday, 15 June 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. 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.
Arbenigwr Technegol
Isadran Canser a Geneteg
Yr Ysgol Meddygaeth
Coleg y Gwyddorau Biofeddygol a Bywyd
Rydym yn recriwtio Arbenigwr Technegol brwdfrydig iawn i ymuno â thîm Dr Isobella Honeyborne o fewn y Grŵp Microamgylchedd Meinwe, Adran Canser a Geneteg. Ariennir y swydd hon drwy'r Cyfrif Cyflymu Effaith (CCE) a Chronfa Arloesi Ymchwil Cymru (CAYC), a bydd yn cefnogi datblygiad labordy diagnostig yn seiliedig ar waed ar gyfer canfod Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn cyfrannu at ddatblygu assay moleciwlaidd newydd i ganfod RNA sy'n deillio o bathogenau mewn samplau plasma a gesglir yn ystod triniaeth twbercwlosis. Bydd y rôl yn cynnwys prosesu a dadansoddi'n systematig garfan fawr o samplau clinigol biofanciedig, gan ffurfio rhan o biblinell optimeiddio a dilysu assay trylwyr.
Dylai deiliad y swydd feddu ar brofiad amlwg mewn technegau bioleg foleciwlaidd, gydag arbenigedd penodol mewn echdynnu RNA a chymwysiadau i lawr yr afon fel RT-qPCR. Byddai profiad o weithio gydag RNA nifer isel o fiosbesimenau clinigol yn fanteisiol iawn. Mae'r rôl yn gofyn am gywirdeb technegol rhagorol, cadw cofnodion manwl, a'r gallu i gynnal llif gwaith labordy cymhleth ar draws setiau samplau mawr gyda chysondeb a sylw i fanylion.
Dylai ymgeiswyr feddu ar radd BSc mewn disgyblaeth sy'n gysylltiedig â gwyddoniaeth fiofeddygol (neu feddu ar brofiad diwydiannol cyfatebol), gyda phrofiad ymarferol o brosesu a dadansoddi samplau clinigol.
Mae'r swydd hon yn cynnig y cyfle i weithio o fewn amgylchedd ymchwil gyfieithiadol cydweithredol ac i ddatblygu arbenigedd ymhellach mewn diagnosteg sy'n seiliedig ar RNA, datblygu assayau, a thrin biosbesimenau sy'n deillio'n glinigol.
Bydd y swydd hon wedi'i lleoli ar gampws Parc y Mynydd.
Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cynnig llawer o fuddion rhagorol, gan gynnwys 45 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc), cynllun pensiwn, cynllun beicio i'r gwaith a mentrau teithio eraill, cynnydd blynyddol o fewn y raddfa gyflog, a mwy. Mae'n lle cyffrous a bywiog i weithio, gyda llawer o heriau gwahanol ac mae'n gefnogwr balch o Gyflog Byw.
Am ymholiadau anffurfiol, cysylltwch â Dr Isobella Honeyborne
[email protected]
Mae'r swydd hon yn llawn amser (35 awr yr wythnos), tymor penodol tan 31 Rhagfyr 2026 ac ar gael ar unwaith.
Cyflog £33,951 i £36,636 y flwyddyn (Gradd 5). Fel arfer, gwneir penodiadau i rolau ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd ar waelod y raddfa oni bai mewn amgylchiadau eithriadol.
Dyddiad cau: Dydd Llun, 15 Mehefin 2026
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