Research Laboratory Technician

Job description

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to build a research career and be a part of a translational research programme that includes both scientists and clinicians. You would join a multidisciplinary research programme focused on the investigation of metabolic heterogeneity in upper gastrointestinal cancers to develop novel stratification and treatment tools.

What you would be doing

The post holder will perform experiments required to meet grant funding milestones, provide support to the research group, Clinical Research Fellows and post-graduate students. In particular, the post holder will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of an explant tissue culture pipeline for the investigation of novel treatments for esophageal cancer. The post holder will also be exposed to parallel workstreams involving spatial multiomics in collaboration with scientists across Imperial College and other universities.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Molecular, Cellular or Cancer Biology, or related field, or equivalent qualification, and/or some experience in laboratory management
• Proven experience in "wet" lab molecular biology techniques
• Experience relevant to handling and biobanking of human tissue and blood samples
• Previous experience in a research laboratory team environment Previous experience in light and fluorescent (confocal) microscopy
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, including primary tumour cell culture and functional assays, drug treatments, time course etc.
• Previous experience in histological techniques including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence staining
• Experience in carrying through and writing up a laboratory based project
• Experience in 3D models of cancer eg. spheroids, organoids, tumour explants
• Candidates with masters-level education in molecular, cellular and/or cancer biology are invited to apply.

What we can offer you

The College is supportive of flexible working. The Department is happy to discuss the possibility of implementing such arrangements for this post, with suitably qualified people subject to operational arrangements.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time post for 24 months (extendable to 36 months) with research commitments based at the Hammersmith Campus.

Interviews will take place on: 2 weeks from posting.