Research Laboratory Technician

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Sector-leading salary & benefits

On-site facilities and cycle-to-work

Job summary

Imperial College London is offering an excellent opportunity to build a research career in a translational programme that investigates metabolic heterogeneity in upper gastrointestinal cancers to develop novel stratification and treatment tools.

The post holder will perform experiments to meet grant milestones, deliver an explant tissue culture pipeline for esophageal cancer, and support the research group and postgraduate students.

Qualifications

• Degree in Molecular, Cellular or Cancer Biology, or related field, or equivalent qualification, and/or some experience in laboratory management
• Proven experience in “wet” lab molecular biology techniques
• Experience relevant to handling and biobanking of human tissue and blood samples
• Previous experience in a research laboratory team environment Previous experience in light and fluorescent (confocal) microscopy
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, including primary tumour cell culture and functional assays, drug treatments, time course etc.
• Previous experience in histological techniques including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence staining
• Experience in carrying through and writing up a laboratory based project
• Experience in 3D models of cancer eg. spheroids, organoids, tumour explants
• Candidates with masters-level education in molecular, cellular and/or cancer biology are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of an explant tissue culture pipeline for the investigation of novel treatments for esophageal cancer
• Provide support to the research group, Clinical Research Fellows and post-graduate students
• Exposure to parallel workstreams involving spatial multiomics in collaboration with scientists across Imperial College and other universities

Skills

Wet lab molecular biology

Mammalian cell culture

Histology & IHC/IF

3D cancer models

Biobanking

Fluorescence/confocal microscopy

Lab management

Tissue handling

Education

Molecular/Cellular/Cancer biology degree

Masters-level in molecular/cellular/cancer biology

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to build a research career and be a part of a translational research programme that includes both scientists and clinicians. You would join a multidisciplinary research programme focused on the investigation of metabolic heterogeneity in upper gastrointestinal cancers to develop novel stratification and treatment tools.

The post holder will perform experiments required to meet grant funding milestones, provide support to the research group, Clinical Research Fellows and post-graduate students. In particular, the post holder will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of an explant tissue culture pipeline for the investigation of novel treatments for esophageal cancer. The post holder will also be exposed to parallel workstreams involving spatial multiomics in collaboration with scientists across Imperial College and other universities.

• Degree in Molecular, Cellular or Cancer Biology, or related field, or equivalent qualification, and/or some experience in laboratory management
• Proven experience in “wet” lab molecular biology techniques
• Experience relevant to handling and biobanking of human tissue and blood samples
• Previous experience in a research laboratory team environment Previous experience in light and fluorescent (confocal) microscopy
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, including primary tumour cell culture and functional assays, drug treatments, time course etc.
• Previous experience in histological techniques including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence staining
• Experience in carrying through and writing up a laboratory based project
• Experience in 3D models of cancer eg. spheroids, organoids, tumour explants
• Candidates with masters-level education in molecular, cellular and/or cancer biology are invited to apply.

The College is supportive of flexible working. The Department is happy to discuss the possibility of implementing such arrangements for this post, with suitably qualified people subject to operational arrangements.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources to support your personal and professional .

Research Laboratory Technician London, GB