About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking a Research Technician to join the Leicester Cancer Research Centre within the Division of Cancer Sciences. This fixed‑term, full‑time post (job share considered) is funded by Cancer Research UK and will support the delivery of key grant milestones for the multicentre phase 2/3 COLO‑PREVENT clinical trial, which recruits high‑risk patients through the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The study investigates whether repurposed drugs or dietary agents may help to prevent colorectal polyp development.

The post holder will be responsible for the coordination, verification, logging and storage of clinical samples received from up to 60 trial sites across England and Wales, ensuring full regulatory compliance at all times. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, Trial Manager and wider trial teams, the role will provide essential laboratory and sample‑related support, contribute to audit readi...