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Key Information
Salary: Professional Services 5 (starting salary £31,540)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Sutton
Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Job Details
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time Research Data Manager to join the Oncogenetics Team, led by Professor Rosalind Eeles, at The Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton. This role involves providing essential administrative, data, and sample management support to ensure the smooth running of research studies within the team's portfolio.
The successful candidate will assist with data collection, entry, storage, and analysis, as well as track biological samples, ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting cutting-edge cancer research.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in research and handling research data. The applicant should have an excellent attention to detail and proficient IT skills, including MS office applications, and study databases ensuring accurate data entry and completion of administrative tasks. The applicant should be able to demonstrate initiative and have an ability to learn on the job. they should be a team player, who can demonstrate good communication skills for communication with patients, clinicians and colleagues. They should also be willing to further their IT knowledge learning to use various in house databases, hospital record systems and pedigree drawing software. They should be willing to receive and log human blood and saliva samples (Hepatitis B immunisation will be arranged) according to team policy. Experience/knowledge from working in a genetic/prostate cancer/ research environment is desirable. The ability to work to high standards across a variety of tasks with constant regard to scientific and regulatory requirements is vital.
What We Offer
Department/Directorate Information
The Oncogenetics Team, led by Prof Rosalind Eeles, is interested in looking at the genetics of prostate cancer. It has three sub-teams working alongside each other: the lab team of scientists and clinical fellows, the data team of scientists and research data managers and administrators and the clinical team of nurses and clinical fellows.
The Division of Genetics and Epidemiology is internationally renowned for its pioneering work in understanding the underlying genetic causes of cancer risk. High-quality laboratory, epidemiological and clinical research within the division is driven by energetic, innovative leadership and complemented by participation in national and international research consortia, clinical collaborations and technological partnerships.
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Elizabeth Page via email on [email protected] or by telephone on 0208 722 4483
Please note - this address is for enquiries only and you should not send your application to this address.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore we advise you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
About The Institute of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.
At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.
Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back - if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.