Advanced Research Assistant - Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutation, Histology
Health and Medical,Medicine and Dentistry,Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology,Biological Sciences,Biology,Genetics
Short info about job
Company: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
Department: Biological Sciences
Salary: £24,589 to £30,995 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1245 9254302
Fax: +44-1322 5904296
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Detail information about job Advanced Research Assistant - Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutation, Histology. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute conducts cutting edge genomic research on an unprecedented scale and our laboratory teams play a vital role in enabling and supporting our science.
The Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutation programme is currently looking for an enthusiastic and technically skilled advanced research assistant to oversee the operational management of key projects utilsing a newly established histology laboratory. They will be expected to be able to use their skills and experience to trouble-shoot moderately complex problems and innovate where required in a timely way. Supervisory responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the workflows is a key requirement of the role. It is expected that the successful candidate will have had previous experience in a histology environment.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator to keep both the team and senior staff fully apprised of progress; they will be expected to take a collaborative and pragmatic approach when planning the work schedules in order to prioritise effectively. Working as part of the wider support team they will be helping to provide laboratory solutions and support for the head of the Cancer, Ageing and Somatic Mutation programme and the faculty team.
Essential Skills
- Postdoctoral qualification in biological science or equivalent experience in a histology laboratory
- Proven necropsy and histology skills
- Quality orientated
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to work independently and within a group but be able to recognise when to seek help.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Adaptable, enthusiastic and approachable
- Proven ability to train and supervise staff
- Computer literate
- Ability to keep good records
Ideal Skills
- Biological degree with laboratory experience
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Knowledge of next generation sequencing technologies
- Knowledge of histopathology and immunochemistry
Other information
The Sanger Institute is a charitably funded research centre focused on understanding the role of genetics in health and disease. We use state of the art large-scale genomic approaches to drive world-leading projects to uncover the basis of genetic and infectious disease. Our goal is to provide results that can be translated into diagnostics, treatments or therapies that reduce global health burdens.
The Institute is located near Cambridge, UK on the stunning Wellcome Genome Campus. This growing and dynamic site is the British hub of genomic science. It hosts the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), Open Targets, a Biodata Innovation Centre and the Genomics England Limited’s 100,000 Genomes Sequencing Centre. The Campus is also home to Wellcome Genome Campus Connecting Science. Connecting Science inspires new thinking, sparks conversation and supports learning by drawing on the ground-breaking research taking place on the Campus. Its mission is to enable everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society.
To help researchers to develop their skills and networks, the Institute hosts a range of scientific seminars with internal and invited speakers, scientific group meetings and skills development workshops.
Interviews will take place on the 18th and 19th September.