Research Assistant - Cytometry & Cell Phenotyping Hub

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre Cell Phenotyping Hub at Addenbrooke's, Jeffrey Cheah and Victor Dahdaleh institutes seeks a proactive Research Assistant. You will support cytometry, cell separation and phenotyping across three sites within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The role involves operating flow sorters and imaging platforms, assisting with training, and helping with lab records and routine tasks. Fixed-term: 2 years; late shifts may occur.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cytometry and cell separation (FACS/MACS) required.
• Experience with tissue culture, immunological and molecular methods preferred.
• Sorting experience is an advantage; full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Perform flow sorting, magnetic cell separation, and cell processing.
• Phenotyping and high-content/throughput analysis.
• Support operations through general laboratory, administrative, record-keeping and maintenance duties; contribute to training and teaching.

Skills

Cytometry

FACS

MACS

Cell separation

Imaging

High content analysis

Molecular methods

Education

Relevant scientific subject degree

Tools

Flow sorters

Analyzers

Confocal microscope

Epifluorescence microscope

Laser capture microscope

Magnetic separator

Job description

The Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre Cell Phenotyping Hub at Addenbrooke's, Jeffrey Cheah and Victor Dahdaleh institutes seeks a proactive Research Assistant. You will support cytometry, cell separation and phenotyping across three sites within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The role involves operating flow sorters and imaging platforms, assisting with training, and helping with lab records and routine tasks. Fixed-term: 2 years; late shifts may occur.