research technician London, England
Job description
About us
UCL is 2nd rated University in the UK for research power in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Our scientists have an international reputation for leading basic, translational and clinical cancer research and the Cancer Institute is uniquely positioned to leverage these broad ranging skills to transform cancer research. The Cancer Institute combines over 300 research scientists, clinical links with UCLH and the Royal Free Hospital, and collaborative links with the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre partners (UCL, Queen Mary University of London, Kings College London and The Francis Crick Institute), making it an exciting environment for basic and translational research into cancer.
About the role
UCL is one of a network of Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC) throughout the UK to facilitate early phase clinical trials of novel cancer therapeutics. UCL ECMC provides infrastructure critical to facilitate cutting edge translational work with world leading expertise and supports the development and delivery of a broad portfolio of early phase research studies. A newly funded major initiative is the establishment of a UCL/UCLH Cancer Biomarker Centre (CBC) with the goal of developing and implementing novel biomarkers into clinical trials and clinical practice. Main duties will include: attend the Biobank, Pathology TTP and CBC group meetings, manage email communication on behalf of the Biobank manager and auditor during application and auditing processes; please see Job Description for full details. The position is full-time for 2 years and available from 1st October 2023. Interviews will take place in person in summer 2023 at the UCL Cancer Institute in London. 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
Successful candidates must have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, good awareness of the regulations on the use of human tissue for research (Human Tissue Act), information governance and ethic approval and good knowledge of standard operating systems (PC, iOS). MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, administrative support experience in relation with HTA projects and good awareness of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 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 (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance
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. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
