Research Technician

UCL; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL is seeking a Research Technician for the Cancer Immunology Unit to assist in groundbreaking cancer research. The role involves investigating the tumour microenvironment and requires a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team and contribute to innovative research aimed at improving cancer therapies.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
• Home Office Procedure Individual License (PIL).
• Experience with human tissue legislation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the role of the tumour microenvironment in cancer models.
• Assist and participate in all aspects of research.
• Maintain the laboratory.

Skills

Writing standard operating practices

Following GLP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

About us

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 400 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing kinder, more effective therapies for cancer patients.

The Cancer Institute includes the Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre which is one of the largest cancer trials centres in the UK conducting multi-centre national and international phase III trials, feasibility studies and early phase I and II studies.

About the role

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, hardworking and organised Research Technician to work in the Cancer Immunology Unit within the groups of Professor Sergio Quezada.

The applicant will have the opportunity to help investigate the role of the tumour microenvironment (TME) in in vivo and in vitro cancer models (primarily but not limited to glioblastoma) and how immune modulatory molecules can be used to manipulate the TME. Research will primarily focus on the study and manipulation of co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory pathways in cancer models. The successful candidate will be a part of a collaborative group of scientists and will be expected to actively assist and participate in all aspects of the research, as well as in the basic maintenance of the laboratory.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

The post is funded for 24 months in the first instance.

About you

Successful candidates must have Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, related discipline or equivalent experience, Home Office Procedure Individual License (PIL) and experience with writing and following standard operating practices under GLP.

Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline, experience with storing and tracking samples whilst adhering to human tissue legislation and knowledge of human tissue legislation and implementations within a laboratory setting are desirable but not essential.

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 (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-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 : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

Desired Skills and Experience

Successful candidates must have Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, related discipline or equivalent experience, Home Office Procedure Individual License (PIL) and experience with writing and following standard operating practices under GLP.