Laboratory Manager / Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research is seeking a Laboratory Manager/Research Assistant to manage a lab and assist with research projects. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in tissue culture and cell biology, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment focused on improving human health.

Qualifications

• Basic experience in cell culture and cell biology.
• Good organizational skills.
• Team-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage a vibrant lab (50% of the time).
• Assist with research projects (50% of the time).

Skills

Organizational skills

Tissue culture skills

Cell biology techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title:

Laboratory Manager / Research Assistant (Fixed Term), Cambridge

Client:

University of Cambridge

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

732bffb15972

Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

The Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR) is recruiting an organized, team-oriented individual with basic tissue culture skills for the position of Research Assistant/Lab Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree, good organizational skills, and basic experience in cell culture and cell biology. The role involves managing a vibrant lab (50% of the time) and assisting with research projects (50% of the time). The research will primarily involve cell biology techniques, working in the lab of Professor David Rubinsztein at CIMR, part of the UK Dementia Research Institute.

Recent publications from the lab include:

• SJ Park, et al (2024). Nuclear proteasomes buffer cytoplasmic proteins during autophagy compromise. Nature Cell Biology 26:1691-1699
• Y Zhu, et al. (2024). Loss of WIPI4 in neurodegeneration causes autophagy-independent ferroptosis. Nature Cell Biology 26:542-551
• SM Son, et al. (2024). p300 nucleocytoplasmic shuttling underlies mTORC1 hyperactivation in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Nature Cell Biology 26:235-249

This is a full-time position; however, applications for part-time work will be considered. Part-time applicants should work at least 18.5 hours per week, with a balance of lab management and research duties. Ideally, working hours would be spread over five days (Monday-Friday) to meet operational needs.

The funding is available for up to 18 months initially, and the position is available immediately.

The CIMR is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and functions at the interface of fundamental research and clinical application, aiming to elucidate disease mechanisms to improve human health.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and support diversity and inclusion. All employees must be eligible to live and work in the UK.