Research Technician

MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in London is seeking a Research Technician for a 1-year fixed term position in the Cell Cycle Control group. The role involves conducting experiments on DNA damage and repair, requiring a background in Medical Biosciences. The successful candidate will support various research activities and analyze genomic data. Attractive benefits include a defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Family-Friendly Policies

Shopping and Travel Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Support

Salary Sacrifice Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in human cell culture, transfection, and cell sorting required.
• Interest in bioinformatics for genomic analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support cell treatment and preparation for DNA break analysis.
• Analyze genomic sequencing data to map DNA break sites.

Skills

Human Cell Culture

Transfection

Cell Sorting

Bioinformatics

Education

BSc in Medical Biosciences

Job description

Research Technician

Cell Cycle Control

(1 Year fixed term)

Salary: £30,911 - £32,843 plus £5,385 London Allowance per annum

Location: London, UK

About us

A 1-year Research Technician position is available at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) within the Cell Cycle Control group led by Dr. Alexis Barr. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Broken String Biosciences. LMS is one of three MRC research institutes with close links to Imperial College London and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative technician with a background in Medical Biosciences. The successful candidate will participate in experiments focused on understanding DNA damage and repair during cellular quiescence. Responsibilities include supporting cell treatment and preparation for DNA break analysis, as well as analyzing genomic sequencing data to map DNA break sites.

About you

You should have a BSc (or equivalent experience) in Medical Biosciences or a related field. Essential experience includes human cell culture, transfection, and cell sorting. A keen interest in learning bioinformatic approaches for genomic analysis is desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate motivation and drive to conduct complex research projects.

What we offer

In addition to the exciting work, we offer a defined benefit pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays), family-friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity and adoption leave), shopping and travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing support, and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme. More information can be found at: Benefits

How to apply

For full details and to apply online, visit our careers site. Upload your CV, provide the names and contacts of two scientific references, and include a cover letter explaining your motivation and how you meet the job requirements. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please quote reference number LMS 2612.

Closing date: 13 May 2025

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Final appointment is subject to pre-employment screening.