Research Technician

SONICOM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

Family leave packages

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Imperial College London’s TRANSFORM team is seeking an experienced Research Technician to support collection, processing, storage and analysis of digital data and biospecimens for the national Prostate Cancer Bio-Digital Twin study. You will work within Prof Rakesh Heer’s lab, interacting with researchers and clinicians across Imperial and collaborates with external partners.

The role requires experience with human tissue handling, strong communication, and an ability to develop new approaches

Qualifications

• Experience in handling human tissue (blood, urine, saliva, stool swabs & tissue)
• Ability to develop/apply new concepts with minimal supervision
• Flexible to adapt to a variable schedule

Responsibilities

• Contribute to collection, processing, storage and analysis of digital data
• Interact daily with lab members, researchers and clinicians
• Support translational and discovery projects within TRANSFORM study

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Histopathology techniques

Cell & molecular biology

Problem-solving

Teamwork & collaboration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Technician to join Prof Rakesh Heer’s lab in Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital. This role is funded by Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK).

The TRANSFORM Discovery and National Prostate Cancer Bio-Digital Twin is part of the national prostate screening study TRANSFORM, funded by PCUK and NIHR. We will capture digital data & undertake biospecimen capture from the TRANSFORM trial for (i) biomarker testing at scale and pace, (ii) translational & discovery science and (iii) the simulation of in silico trials to inform clinical care. The study plans to recruit up to 300,000 men and to capture associated digital and biological measures that will support cutting edge studies that will transform outcomes for men with prostate cancer across the world. The post-holder will directly contribute to the collection, processing, storage and dispatch of tissue and blood samples. Through collaboration with commercial and academic partners, this will generate new studies spanning discovery, translational and clinical biology towards the development of new treatments, diagnostics and technologies, that benefit patients and communities affected by prostate cancer across the UK and internationally

What you would be doing

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of technicians, clinical trial staff, researchers and clinicians that will contribute to the collection, processing, storage and analysis of digital data. The post involves a high degree of teamwork and interdisciplinary research as well as daily interactions with other members of the lab, other allied scientists within Imperial College and elsewhere, as appropriate.

What we are looking for

Experience in handling human tissue (including blood, urine, saliva, stool swabs & tissue from surgery). You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as basic knowledge of cell and molecular biology, and histopathology techniques. You must also be able to develop and apply new concepts, work with minimal supervision and have a creative approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have the passion and drive to tackle and overcome scientific problems and have superb organisational skills. Flexibility to adapt to a variable work schedule is essential.

What we can offer you

• 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 39 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 staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time fixed term position available with a start date in November 2026.

Appointments will usually be made at the start of the salary scale dependent on experience.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Rakesh Heer ([e-mail])

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