Research Technician

Research Technician London, England

University College London
Full Time London, England 33259 - 38466 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Ref Number
B02-05666
Professional Expertise
Laboratory Technical and Lab Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£33,259 - £38,466
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site (> 80% of working time)
Available For Secondment
No
Closing Date
22-Sep-2023

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

The technician will be expected to mainly use the following techniques: Multiplexed tissue imaging, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. DNA/ RNA extraction and library preparation protocols for sequencing. The technician may be expected to collect samples from Endoscopy/ Theatres once appropriate approvals are in place. 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). The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance.

About you

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, and experience in experimental skills in undertaking immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry experiments, including selection of appropriate controls and review of staining. Experience of working with clinical samples, including undertaking sample collections and wet lab. experimental skills in using library preparation protocols for sequencing 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.

Research Technician
University College London

www.ucl.ac.uk
London, United Kingdom
Dr Michael Spence
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
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