Research Technician
Health and Medical,Medicine and Dentistry
Short info about job
Company: University College London
Department: Cancer Institute
Salary: £27,545 to £32,281 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1305 9602020
Fax: +44-1554 7968078
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Detail information about job Research Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy
The UCL Cancer Institute is a £40 million investment in central London based at University College London (UCL), one of the world’s top universities and a founding member of the Crick Institute. UCL Cancer Institute draws together over 300 scientists working together to develop world-class basic and translational cancer research.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Research Technician to join the Cell Communication lab at the UCL Cancer Institute. The successful applicant will aid the development of advanced mass-spectrometry and mass-cytometry technology to study cell-cell signalling in organoid models of colorectal cancer.
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include but are not limited to: planning, performing, analysing and interpreting experiments under the direction of the grant holder, Dr. Chris Tape, with the aim of creating research tools and of furthering knowledge related to the research project; performing experiments to understand cell signaling using advanced high-dimensional mass-cytometry; making figures for internal and external presentations, drafting manuscripts for publication.
The post is funded by CRUK for a period of 36 months in the first instance.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate is expected to have experience in flow/mass-cytometry and organoid culture will be advantageous. Familiarity with analysing high-dimensional signalling data will also be beneficial. The Research Technician will also support the Cell Communication lab by ordering and general laboratory management.
Further Details
To apply click the "Apply" button at bottom of this page.
For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Laime Matkeviciute (HR Assistant), [email protected].
For enquiries regarding the project, please contact Dr. Chris Tape, [email protected] . For more information about the Cell Communication laboratory at UCL, please visit: www.tape-lab.com.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59
Interview date: TBC
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.