Scientific Officer

The Institute of Cancer Research; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research organization in London is looking for a Scientific Officer to contribute to groundbreaking research in radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Candidates should have an MSc in Biological sciences and experience in cell culture and molecular biology assays. This role offers a dynamic work environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dynamic research environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• MSc in Biological sciences (or equivalent).
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology assays.
• Experience in flow cytometry is desirable.
• High attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records.
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and analyses for cancer treatment research.
• Provide technical support for in vitro and ex vivo assays.
• Support multiple research projects under senior supervision.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology assays

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Biological sciences or equivalent

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Under the leadership of Prof. Kevin Harrington, we are seeking to recruit a Scientific Officer to contribute to radiotherapy / immunotherapy-focused research projects. The candidate will be part of the Targeted Therapy team at The Institute of Cancer Research, on Fulham Road, in London. Our team focuses on radiotherapy / immunotherapy combinations for cancer treatment. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting experiments, analysing data, and providing technical support for in vitro and ex vivo assays as well as analyses of in vivo samples. The technical work will focus on cell culture and maintenance and in vitro assays including various tumour cell assays and immunology read-out assays. The candidate will support research activities across multiple projects under the lead and supervision of senior team members.

About you

The successful candidate must have:

• MSc in Biological sciences (or equivalent)
• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology assays and cell-based assays in vitro.
• Experience in flow cytometry is desirable.
• High attention to detail and ability to keep accurate scientific records daily.
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team.

Department / Directorate Information

The candidate will work in the Targeted Therapy Team within the division of Radiotherapy and Imaging, headed by Professor Kevin Harrington.

What we offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension