Imaging & Epigenomics Research Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wang Group at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, part of the University of Cambridge, seeks an experienced Research Assistant to join our expanding team. You will prepare and image cells and tissue samples and contribute to sequencing library generation for chromatin and epigenomic assays.

Working closely with Dr Wang and postdoctoral colleagues, you will help establish routine workflows, quality controls and training for new group members in a dynamic, newly established laboratory funded by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry or a related field.
• Experience with microscopy, sequencing library prep, or image analysis is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stain and image cultured cells and tissue sections for multiplex fluorescence microscopy.
• Prepare sequencing libraries for chromatin and epigenomic assays; maintain related samples and records.
• Carry out routine image quantification and data extraction using Fiji/ImageJ, MATLAB or Python and the group's pipelines.
• Work with the Group Leader on experimental design, and contribute to data interpretation, group discussions, figure preparation and manuscripts.
• Support the commissioning, benchmarking and routine quality control of new imaging and molecular workflows in a newly established laboratory.
• Maintain cell lines, reagent and antibody inventories, equipment records and risk assessments, and support ordering and supply management.
• Keep up to date with developments in the relevant methods, and propose improvements to protocols where you see them.
• Help train and support new group members in techniques you have mastered.

Skills

Microscopy

Sequencing

Image analysis

Laboratory workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Wang Group at the CRUK Cambridge Institute, part of the University of Cambridge, seeks an experienced Research Assistant to join our expanding team. You will prepare and image cells and tissue samples and contribute to sequencing library generation for chromatin and epigenomic assays.

Working closely with Dr Wang and postdoctoral colleagues, you will help establish routine workflows, quality controls and training for new group members in a dynamic, newly established laboratory funded by