Research Technician (Redeployment List Candidates Only)

City University London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Research Technician to assist in the Molecular Immunology Group. The role involves molecular engineering and protein analysis as part of a project aimed at developing affordable immunotherapies. Ideal candidates will have experience in molecular cloning, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Sector-leading salary

Pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development package

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in molecular biology required.
• Experience with plant or mammalian cell expression systems is beneficial.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in molecular engineering of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
• Support purification and in-vitro evaluation of ICIs.
• Contribute to generation of proof-of-concept data.

Skills

Laboratory experience in molecular cloning

Plant transformation

Mammalian cell culture

Protein purification and analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Job description

Research Technician (Redeployment List Candidates Only)

Tooting Campus

Fixed-term

Full-time

£34,610

Closing date: 07 December 2025 at 11:59pm. Please quote reference: 672-25

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join the Molecular Immunology Group within the Institute for Infection and Immunity, City St George's, University of London, to support the AMS-funded project 'Improving plant‑expressed immune checkpoint inhibitors for affordable cancer immunotherapy: impacts of Fc and glycan engineering.' This project aims to develop and characterise plant‑made immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) with engineered Fc and glycan profiles to improve their therapeutic function and affordability. The successful applicant will assist in the molecular engineering, transient expression, purification, and in‑vitro evaluation of plant‑made ICIs, contributing to the generation of proof‑of‑concept data for future translational studies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in plant molecular pharming and antibody bioengineering within a translational immunotherapy context. You will receive guidance and development in molecular cloning, protein characterisation, and data analysis, working closely with Dr Audrey Teh and collaborators across the AMS project network. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a strong foundation in molecular biology, plant or mammalian cell expression systems, and protein analysis, who are keen to contribute to a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment.

Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

• Laboratory experience in molecular cloning, plant transformation (Nicotiana benthamiana or N. tabacum), mammalian cell culture and transfection, confocal microscopy, protein purification and analysis (e.g. SDS‑PAGE, ELISA, Western blotting, HPLC/LC‑MS).
• Previous experience as laboratory technician.
• Excellent attention to detail, record‑keeping, and analytical skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities, with the capacity to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self‑starter with ability to work unsupervised.

City St George's offers a sector‑leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

At City St George's, subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way, involving a mixture of working on campus and at home each week. Where a hybrid working arrangement can be accommodated, it is expected that colleagues will spend the majority (at least 60%) of their usual working time on campus each week. Specific details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. A hybrid working arrangement will not detract from any comprehensive induction, that will include relevant on‑site activities. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George's, University of London's premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

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