Junior Research Technician London, England
Job description
About us
The Cancer Institute, draws together research teams at UCL which focus on Cancer Biology and Translational Research, Experimental Cancer Therapeutics, and Clinical Cancer Studies. The Institute is a cross-disciplinary entity which promotes interdepartmental and cross-faculty learning and research.
About the role
A major focus of Dr. Roddie’s UCL Translation Team is the manipulation of T-cells for therapeutic applications using viral vectors. The main purpose of this position, based at UCL Cancer Institute Royal Free Hospital Campus is to assist with large-scale clinical manufacturing of viral vectors produced in the GMP suites of the Centre of Cell, Gene and Tissue Therapeutics. The position will also offer the possibility of conducting further research around the optimistaion of both upstream and downstream processes of viral vector manufacturing. The post is funded for one year in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow).
About you
The successful candidate will have knowledge of and/ or interest in CAR T-cell Immunotherapies, of aseptic cell/ tissue culture and of maintenance of cell lines. An MSc in a relevant discipline, together with skills in viral vector purity assessment and cell cryopreservation and thawing are desirable but not essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
