Research Assistant – Industrial Biotech for Cancer Therapy

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Research Assistant for a fixed term of 12 months. The candidate will work 4 days per week on an industrial biotechnology project aimed at developing a new anti-cancer therapy using innovative approaches. Key responsibilities include performing experiments, preparing reports, and analyzing results. A PhD-level scientist with strong molecular biology skills and experience in mammalian cell culture is preferred. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• PhD-level scientist with strong molecular biology expertise.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and transfection methods.
• Ability to design and assemble expression constructs.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and deliver project outcomes.
• Produce reports, manuals, and manuscripts for dissemination.
• Run expression screens and analyze results.

Skills

Molecular biology expertise

Mammalian cell culture

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Aseptic technique

Transfection methods

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

A prominent UK university is seeking a Research Assistant for a fixed term of 12 months. The candidate will work 4 days per week on an industrial biotechnology project aimed at developing a new anti-cancer therapy using innovative approaches. Key responsibilities include performing experiments, preparing reports, and analyzing results. A PhD-level scientist with strong molecular biology skills and experience in mammalian cell culture is preferred. Competitive benefits package offered.