Research Assistant

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Research Assistants to contribute to groundbreaking projects in gene therapy for rare inherited diseases. This role involves supporting innovative research in haematopoietic stem cell strategies, requiring a collaborative spirit and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques and cell manipulation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing child health research and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and a supportive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of medical research.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology techniques and cell culture is essential.
• Must have excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support researchers in developing innovative gene therapies.
• Work collaboratively within a team on therapeutic strategies.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Cell Culture

Cell Manipulation Techniques

Flow Cytometry

Cloning

Vector Production

PCR

Functional Assays

Excellent Communication

Record Keeping Skills

Job description

Ref Number B02-08600
Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location: London
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: See advert text
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Working Type: On site
Available for Secondment: No
Closing Date: 24-Apr-2025

About Us
The mission of the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health is to maximise and advocate for the holistic health of all children, young people and the adults they will become, through world-class research, education and public engagement. The UCL GOS ICH, together with its clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, forms the largest concentration of children’s health research outside North America. The 2024-29 GOS ICH strategy focuses on its five scientific programmes. GOS ICH’s activities include active engagement with children and families, to ensure that our work is relevant and appropriate to their needs. GOS ICH generates the funding for our research by setting out our proposals in high quality applications to public, charitable and industrial funding bodies and disseminates the results of our research by publication in the medical and scientific literature, to clinicians, policy makers and the wider public. The Institute offers world-class education and training across a wide range of teaching and life learning programmes which address the needs of students and professional groups who are interested in and undertaking work relevant to child health. GOS ICH holds an Athena SWAN Charter Gold Award.

About The Role
Research Assistants x2 are required for projects developing innovative gene therapies for rare inherited diseases. The postholder will support researchers developing novel therapeutic haematopoietic stem cell strategies including in vivo targeted delivery and gene editing techniques. The postholder must be able to work collaboratively within a team and have excellent communication and record keeping skills. Experience of molecular biology techniques, cell culture and cell manipulation techniques are essential. The post is funded by GOSHCC and will be appointed for 12m in the first instance with scope for extension.

About You
Experience of cell culture and manipulation, flow cytometry, cloning, vector production, PCR and functional assays. Please check job description/ person specification for detailed information.

What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Madhur Sharma on [e-mail] quoting job reference.

Available documents
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• download: Job Description - Research Assistant Grade 6B-Feb24 updated_CB.docx