Research Technician Full-time NEW

Research Technician

This is a position in the UCL Cancer Institute to provide technical support to the Cell Signalling group to enable members to carry out efficiently their research projects. The post holder will assist in experimental procedures related to disease modelling in gene-targeted or drug-treated mice and cells. This will involve a mix of lab-based experiments (cell-based studies, tissue culture, biochemistry, cell biology) and mouse based-experimentation (providing help, for example, with sample handling and genotyping). The Postholder will also help to maintain laboratory stocks, ordering and receiving goods.

Key aspects include experience in cellular and biochemical techniques and desire to learn how to monitor health status and disease progression in experimental mouse models as well as performing basic technical in vivo procedures. The Technician is expected to have excellent time management and communication skills.

You will hold an MSc in cancer or a related biomedical science and have hands-on experience in laboratory-based research, ideally within signal transduction or cancer biology. You will be confident using a range of techniques, including cell culture, molecular biology (e.g. PCR, DNA/RNA extraction) and biochemical assays such as Western blotting.

You will be highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your workload effectively across multiple activities. You will have strong data-handling skills and be comfortable maintaining accurate, traceable records of your work.

A collaborative and proactive team player, you will communicate clearly and work effectively with colleagues at all levels. You will be motivated to learn new skills, help maintain a well-run laboratory, and support high-quality research in a fast-paced environment.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

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