Jennifer Lynn Harper

Experienced Senior Research Technician with over 18 years' experience supporting biomedical research within higher education and clinical research environments. Skilled in leading specialist laboratory facilities, supervising and developing technical staff, implementing new laboratory assays, managing laboratory resources and ensuring compliance with GCP, HTA and Health & Safety regulations. A confident technical leader with extensive experience in flow cytometry, molecular biology and quality systems.

Proven ability to coordinate technical services, maintain complex laboratory equipment, introduce new technologies, write technical documentation and support multidisciplinary research teams. Passionate about delivering high-quality technical support while fostering a collaborative, safe and efficient laboratory environment.

Senior Research Technician (Grade 6) - University of Liverpool - Liverpool

(2019-08)

• Lead the management and operation of the laboratory Flow Cytometry Suite, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant laboratory services.
• Supervise, train and mentor technical staff, researchers and students in specialist laboratory techniques and laboratory best practice.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities within the UK Blood Cancer Biobank, ensuring efficient sample processing and storage.
• Successfully introduced and validated new laboratory assays including Next Generation Sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry and Bioanalyser-based immunoassays.
• Designed laboratory workflows within the LIMS system and delivered staff training for new assays.
• Manage equipment servicing, preventative maintenance schedules and service contracts for specialist laboratory instrumentation.
• Procure laboratory consumables using Agresso while maintaining operational continuity.
• Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, validation reports, COSHH assessments and risk assessments.
• Perform internal quality audits to ensure compliance with GCP and laboratory quality standards.
• Assisted with the ongoing MATRIX LIMS transfer project.
• Participate in recruitment through application shortlisting and interview panels.
• Deliver GCP inductions for all new staff, students and postgraduate researchers.

Research Technician (Grade 5) - University of Liverpool - Liverpool

(2011-08 - 2019-08)

Provided specialist technical support within a GCP-compliant laboratory supporting clinical trials and translational cancer research.

• Performed Minimal Residual Disease analysis using multiparameter flow cytometry.
• Managed processing and storage of clinical samples for the UK CLL Biobank.
• Trained laboratory staff in specialist laboratory procedures.
• Operated and maintained BD FACSCanto II and BD LSRFortessa flow cytometers.
• Supported Stroke Research Group projects through specialist flow cytometry analysis.
• Coordinated laboratory ordering and inventory management.

Research Technician (Grade 4) - University of Liverpool - Liverpool

(2007-06 - 2011-08)

Supported molecular and cellular biology research investigating mitotic spindle proteins.

• Cell culture
• Molecular biology
• Microscopy
• Protein biochemistry
• Immunofluorescence
• Western blotting
• RNA interference
• Protein purification
• Research from this work contributed to publication in the Journal of Cell Biology.

QC Microbiology Technician - Colgate Palmolive

(2006-01 - 2006-12)

Performed microbiological quality control testing within a regulated manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance with quality standards.

BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences - Liverpool John Moores University