Research Technician in Cell Culture and Related Assays (Fixed Term)

Cambridge Service Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research institution in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Research Technician in Cell Culture to support a team investigating metabolic diseases. The role involves maintaining various cell lines, ensuring high-quality cell cultures, and performing laboratory housekeeping. Ideal candidates have experience with cell culture and molecular biology, demonstrating teamwork and attention to detail. This fixed-term position is available until October 30, 2030.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining cell lines.
• Ability to deliver high-quality cell cultures.
• Proficient in laboratory housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of cell lines including human neuronal cells.
• Deliver high-quality cell cultures to ongoing research projects.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping and maintain stocks of consumables.

Skills

Cell culture experience

Aseptic technique

Molecular biology experience

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

COY group at the Institute of Metabolic Science - MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit (IMS-MRL) (Professor Stephen O'Rahilly) are seeking a skilled Research Technician in Cell Culture to provide support to a team of researchers investigating disorders of appetite including obesity and metabolic disease.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of cell lines, including human neuronal cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Deliver high-quality cell cultures to support ongoing research projects.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping, including maintaining stocks of consumables and reagents, and placing orders for the group.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture and excellent aseptic technique.
• Experience in molecular biology.
• Demonstrates collaborative teamwork, a passion for generating accurate and consistent work, and a strong eye for detail.

Additional information

This is a fixed-term post; funds are available until 30 October 2030 in the first instance.

After an offer of employment is accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

Apply online by clicking the Apply button to register an account with the recruitment system (if you have not done so already) and complete the online application. Please outline how you match the criteria and why you are applying, and include details of referees (email address and phone number), with one referee being your most recent line manager. Quote reference RG47123 in your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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