Higher Scientific Officer

The Institute of Cancer Research; London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Cancer Research seeks a Higher Scientific Officer to join their Translational and Experimental Medicine Group in Sutton. The role involves providing technical support, identifying novel targets, and evaluating agents in preclinical development. Ideal candidates possess a BSc in biological sciences and relevant experience.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive research environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with leading researchers

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Three (or more) years training in molecular/cellular biology.
• Practical skills for cell culture and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group.
• Identify novel therapeutic targets and evaluate therapeutic agents in preclinical development.

Skills

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Ability to organise and prioritise work

Education

BSc in biological science (first honours)

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture techniques

Job description

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Key Information

Salary: £41,900

Reporting to: Dr Alec Paschalis

Duration of Contract: Fixed term for 12 Months

Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: 28th July 2025.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Job Details

Under the guidance of Dr Alec Paschalis, we are seeking to recruit a Higher Scientific Officer to contribute to provide technical support to the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group in identifying novel therapeutic targets and evaluating therapeutic agents in preclinical development using in vitro cell-culture and near patient models.

About You

The successful candidate must have:

• Three (or more) years training in molecular/cellular biology.
• BSc in biological science (first honours)
• Practical skills for cell culture and for molecular biology techniques.
• Problem solving skills and ability to organise and prioritise work for deadlines. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Enthusiasm to work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of developing improved cancer therapies.
  
  

Department/Directorate Information

The Translational and Experimental Medicine Group

Clinical Studies Division

Dr Alec Paschalis is a Clinician Scientist and Leader of the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group. His research team is focused on identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities in advanced cancers, to drive the development of novel biology driven ‘Proof of Concept’ and ‘Proof of Mechanism’ clinical studies and improve the clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. This new team will consist of basic and clinical scientists and will be embedded in a vibrant world-class research environment.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension
  
  

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact [email protected]

About The Institute Of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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